Three Minute Thesis: How to enter

Eligibility

The 3MT competition is open to active PhD and Professional Doctorate candidates at all stages of their degree - early, middle and late (program composed of at least two-thirds research) registered with the University of Liverpool. Graduates are not eligible. Participants must be available to present in person at the University of Liverpool final.

Steps to enter the University of Liverpool 3MT Faculty Heats 2025

Please make sure you have read the competition rules and eligibility requirements before submitting your entry. 

For top tips on how to produce a winning 3MT presentation consult these key resources

Watch these four videos produced by Dr Jamie Gallagher, a previous international 3MT winner.  

Official University of Queensland, 3MT competitor guide here.

How to record your 3MT. Guide here. University of Queensland.

3MT: Three tips to help you prepare a winning presentation. Video here. Australian National University

Vitae 3MT (resources, guides and previous national winner videos!) here.

How to create a YouTube video from your phone here.

When you are ready:

  1. Produce your 3MT® presentation 
  2. Record your 3MT® presentation
  3. Upload your 3MT® presentation to YouTube
  4. Complete the University of Liverpool 3MT® registration form including the link to your YouTube video. Registration opens on the 27th January, 2025 (Deadline to submit the form is 5pm on Friday 11th April 2025)

Attend our Introduction to 3MT Competition online session for more information on how to enter and produce a winning 3MT video! Book your place here.

Further 3MT Resources 

3MT: The three most common mistakes. Video here. Australian National University.

How a competition changes my academic life. Article here. Jamie Khoo, UK National Vitae Winner 2018 (Peoples Choice). 

How to win the 3MT. Presentation here. By Dr Inger Mewburn (aka @thesiswhisperer)

Watch 3MT winners from around the world. Videos here. University of Queensland.

Presenting your 3MT with confidence. Blog here. Advice from previous UK winners! Taylor and Francis