Faculty of Arts Three-Minute Thesis Competition

Every university in Australia is participating, so make sure you don't miss out on the opportunity to get involved.

2011 Key Dates

Eligibility

Please refer to http://www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/seminars/3-minute-thesis/index.html

Instructions for Entrants

1. Register online by 15 June
2. Registered contestants will be contacted by the faculty coordinator, Michelle Mei, with faculty event details.
3. Prepare (and practise) your presentation. You might even want to ask your supervisor for some assistance or coaching
4. Attend the faculty round on Friday 22 July
5. Faculty round winners will be invited to compete for the Monash prizes at the finals on Tuesday 16 August

6. The winners will be announced live at the finals and presented with prizes

Judging criteria

Please refer to http://www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/seminars/3-minute-thesis/index.html

2011 Prizes

There are numerous prizes up for grabs at both the central and faculty level.

Faculty of Arts competition:

·         First place winner - $250

Monash 3MT final competition:

• First - $1000, and the opportunity to compete in the Australia and New Zealand competition on Thursday 29 September at The University of Western Australia, Perth.
• Second - $500 and a certificate
• Third - $250 and a certificate

Transnational competition

In 2011, The University of Western Australia will host the Australian and New Zealand Three Minute Thesis competition. Each participating University will send the winner of their competition to battle it out for the final prizes.

Monash will cover the cost of the airfare and one night's accommodation for our representative. The representative will be provided with a cash allowance and will need to organize their travel.

Prize money - first prize of $5000, runner-up prize of $2000 and people’s choice prize of $1000

Faculty of Arts Competition Information

Date: Friday 22 July 2-4pm

Location: Lecture Theatre H7 Menzies Building.

MC: Dr Joel Crotty

Judging Panel: Dr JaneMaree Maher, Prof Constant Mews, A/Prof Deane Williams

Contacts

Faculty 3MT Coordinator:

Michelle Mei
Email: Michelle.Mei@monash.edu
Phone: 9905 2166