Sponsor 3MT

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition provides organisations with a unique opportunity to support the next generation of research leaders while strengthening connections between industry, academia and the broader community. As a globally recognised research communication competition founded by The University of Queensland, 3MT® attracts highly engaged research candidates, academics, industry representatives and community stakeholders.

By sponsoring 3MT, your organisation can increase its visibility among emerging talent, demonstrate its commitment to research and innovation, and align its brand with one of the world's leading research-intensive universities.

Brand Awareness

Sponsoring the 3MT competition can help raise the profile of your organisation's brand, products and services within the domestic and international higher education and research sectors.

• Marketing opportunities and international exposure throughout the life of the event.
• Support the next generation of inspiring researchers.
• Logo placement on flyers, websites, email marketing campaigns, newsletters, signage and other promotional materials.

Targeted Marketing

Connect directly with future research leaders and highly engaged audiences.

• Direct access to more than 300 attendees at the UQ 3MT Final.
• Brand exposure on the 3MT website.
• Brand exposure through Graduate Research School communications reaching more than 4,500 research candidates and 200 research experts.
• Promotion through UQ social media channels.

Enhance Credibility

Align your organisation with research excellence, innovation and future talent.

• Association with a research-intensive university and a globally recognised competition.
• Exposure to a driven, educated and multicultural audience.
• Opportunities to strengthen your organisation's reputation as a supporter of research and innovation.

Leads and Business Partners

Build meaningful connections with researchers, students, alumni and industry leaders.

• Establish new contacts and networks across the UQ research community.
• Display samples, promotional materials or information at the event.
• Connect with leading researchers, government representatives, community organisations and corporate decision-makers.
• Renew and strengthen existing partnerships with UQ stakeholders.

Community Involvement

The impact of your sponsorship extends beyond that of a brand awareness campaign. Your contribution will help support research and science communication and the development of our future research leaders.

Contact the 3MT Team

Interested in sponsoring 3MT? We welcome discussions with organisations looking to support the next generation of research leaders while increasing their visibility within the higher education and research sector. Contact the 3MT Team to learn more about sponsorship packages and opportunities available.

• Email: 3MT@uq.edu.au
• Phone: +61 7 3443 3745