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Competitive Track

Call for 3-Minute Thesis

"Communicate, Connect, and Create Change"

Strictly 3 Minutes
CELL, MUET Jamshoro

About 3MT®

The Organizing Committee invites MS/MPhil students, PhD candidates, and early-career researchers to compete in the conference's 3-Minute Thesis (3MT®) Presentation Competition.

The 3MT challenges researchers to present the significance of their research to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes, using a single static slide. The format cultivates academic communication skills and translates complex, discipline-specific research into accessible language for a general audience.

Competitive Event: Presentations will be judged live by a panel of academic judges, and winners will receive certificates and prizes at the conference closing ceremony.

Presentation Facts

  • Time Limit
    STRICTLY 3 minutes per presenter
  • Visuals
    One single static PowerPoint slide
  • Format
    Followed by brief Q&A with judges

Eligibility

  • Open to current postgraduate students (MS/MPhil), PhD candidates, and early-career researchers (within 3 years of doctoral completion).
  • Research presented must be the presenter's own original thesis, dissertation, or ongoing research.
  • Topics should relate to conference themes (interdisciplinary topics considered).
  • Each participant may enter only one 3MT presentation.
Guidelines

Official 3MT Rules

All presentations must strictly comply with the following internationally recognized 3MT competition rules.

1. Strict Time Limit

A strict maximum of 3 minutes. Presenters who exceed 3 minutes will be instantly disqualified from judging.

2. Single Static Slide

One static PowerPoint slide is permitted. No slide transitions, animations, video, or sound files are allowed.

3. No Props Allowed

The use of additional props, costumes, musical instruments, or other physical materials is strictly forbidden.

4. Spoken Word Only

Presentations must be spoken word (no poems, raps, or songs), delivered live and unscripted from notes.

5. General Audience

Presentations should be pitched to an intelligent but non-specialist audience, avoiding excessive academic jargon.

6. Judges' Decision

The decision of the judging panel on all matters, including time-keeping and evaluations, is final.

Submission Requirements

Entries should be submitted through the conference portal and must include:

  • Presentation Title
  • Abstract (200–250 words) summarizing significance
  • Presenter's Details & Institutional Affiliation
  • Degree program and current stage of research
  • Three to five keywords
  • Brief biographical note (up to 100 words)
  • Copy of the single slide (16:9 PDF/PPT) due 1 week prior

Suggested Themes

Presentations may address, but are not limited to:

Language, ecology, and the environment
Eco-critical discourse analysis
Sustainability narratives & culture
Language pedagogy for environment
Indigenous & minority languages
Digital tools & AI in eco-linguistics
Interdisciplinary approaches to language and social-environmental justice

Evaluation Criteria

Judges will assess each presentation according to these internationally standardized criteria.

Comprehension & Content

Did the presentation provide an understanding of the research, its significance, and its broader context, sustained throughout the talk?

Engagement

Did the presentation hold the audience's attention, with a clear and logical structure leading to a memorable takeaway?

Communication Style

Was delivery clear, well-paced, confident, and free of excessive jargon, with the single slide used effectively to enhance (not replace) the talk?

Awards Recognition

A Best 3MT Award and a People's Choice Award (audience vote) will be presented based on the recommendation of the judging panel.

Important Dates

Final Extension by Popular Demand: To accommodate overwhelming requests from students and scholars, all submission deadlines are extended to October 15, 2026. No further extensions will be granted! Submit your abstract and pay registration fees at your earliest.

Extended
15 Oct 2026
Abstract Deadline
20 Oct 2026
Acceptance Notice
Extended
25 Oct 2026
Final Slide Due
4-5 Nov 2026
Competition Dates

Registration Fees

3MT participants and attendees are required to register for the conference according to the following updated fee structure:

Package / Role Student (PK) Professional (PK) Int'l Student Int'l Professional
2-Day Presenter PKR 4,000 PKR 5,000 $100 $150
2-Day Attendee PKR 3,000 PKR 4,000 $100 $150
1-Day Attendee (Certificate Only) PKR 2,500 PKR 3,000 $100 $150
Pre-Conference Day (Nov 3) PKR 500 PKR 1,000 $100 $150
Proceed to Registration

Submit Your Proposal

Step up to the stage. Submit your entry through the official conference portal.

Enter 3MT Competition
Sadia Inayat

For Inquiries

Miss. Shamshad Junejo

3MT Competition Convener

CELL, MUET Jamshoro