TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE 2024

Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition at Translational Science 2025

At Translational Science 2025, ACTS will host the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition. The 3MT is an academic research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia that cultivates students’ academic, presentation, and research communication skills. We are honored to bring this prestigious competition to our Translational Science meeting.

This friendly competition for trainees and scholars will consist of three categories:

  • Predoctoral Trainee
  • Postdoctoral Trainee
  • Early Career Faculty Scholar

By participating in the 3MT held during Translational Science 2025, participants have the opportunity to take part in a highly respected, globally recognized competition to demonstrate their mastery of research communication skills, an essential skill required in all areas of the field. Win or lose, participating in this competition in an incredible learning opportunity to boost your presentation confidence, meet a supportive group of like-minded peers, and add a great activity to your resume.

The 3MT contest consists of two parts — the semi-final and final competition held in person at Translational Science 2025 in Washington D.C.

  • Round One – Semi-Final:  The first round of the competition takes place in Washington, D.C. during Translational Science 2025. Category representatives are required to appear in person to present your three-minute presentation. The top presenters from each category then proceed to the final round.
  • Round Two – Final: The second round of the competition occurs during Translational Science 2025 where the 3MT finalists from each category presents their three-minute presentation. One winner from each category — predoctoral trainee, postdoctoral trainee, and early career faulty scholar — are then selected.

Learn more about the competition rules.

Learn more about the judging criteria.

Submissions to participate in 3MT have closed. 
 

Congratulations to the 3MT Participants

View Predoctoral Trainees

View Post-Doctoral Trainees

View Early Career Scholars

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