Three Minute Thesis
The University of Massachusetts Amherst Three Minute Thesis (3MT) celebrates the research accomplishments of our graduate students while helping students develop their presentation and communication skills. These popular competitions have become a global phenomenon by challenging graduate students to communicate the significance of their research to a general audience, all in three minutes or less.
Additional videos from previous 3MT Finals are posted to the Graduate School's YouTube channel.
2027 3MT Info
Registration for the 2027 3MT is now open! Spots are limited, so we encourage early registration.
Supporting Events
The Graduate School offers extensive support for 3MT participants, including workshops and practice sessions. Participating in UMass’s 3MT is a great way to build communication skills and increase confidence in your public speaking abilities--our supporting programs can help you calm your nerves and craft your message! Start your preparation by attending a 3MT Info Session to learn the competition structure and rules and get tips on how to prepare from former 3MT finalists.
Join us for one of our upcoming info sessions. All 3MT Info Sessions will be virtual via zoom (pre-registration required--click on the event date to register):
- Friday, December 11th - 10:00-11:00am (online)
- Wednesday, December 16th - 3:00-4:00pm (online)
- Monday, December 21st - 1:00-2:00pm (online)
- Thursday, January 7th - 10:00-11:00am (online)
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an academic research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia.
