Prizes and recognition
Prizes and recognition are an important component of the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition and can help encourage candidate participation and engagement. Prize structures are determined at the discretion of each participating institution and may vary across different stages of the competition.
Examples of prize structures may include:
School, Department, or Institute Heats
- Institutions may choose to provide local prizes or recognition to participants and winners.
- Successful candidates may progress to Faculty- or institution-level finals, depending on the competition structure adopted by the institution.
Faculty or College/Institute Finals
- Institutions may provide prizes for winners and/or People’s Choice recipients.
- Winners typically progress to the institutional final.
Wildcard or Additional Qualification Rounds
Some institutions may choose to include wildcard or additional qualification rounds as part of their competition structure. Prize offerings for these rounds are optional and determined locally.
Institutional Final
Institutions commonly provide prizes for:
- First Place
- Runner-Up
- People’s Choice
Prizes may include:
- Research travel grants
- Professional development funding
- Cash prizes
- Gift vouchers
- Certificates or institutional recognition
Institutions are encouraged to determine prize structures that align with their local context, available funding, and strategic priorities.