2026 Three Minute Thesis Competition

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Join us to see our amazing 3MT finalists present their incredible research at the final competition! The University of Iowa’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition challenges graduate students to clearly and concisely articulate complex research to nonspecialist audiences.

Prizes:

  • $1,000 for 1st place (decided by judges) and the option to compete in the regional 3MT competition at the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools Conference.

  • $500 for honorable mention (decided by judges).

  • $250 for the "People's Choice" winner for STEM and Humanities/Social Sciences Fields, selected by audience ballot.

Friday, November 6, 2026 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
International Ballroom
125 North Madison Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
Evan Decker
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