How to enter the competition

Only registered doctoral candidates from all disciplines who have submitted the Unisa intention to submit form (final writing up of thesis submission) are eligible to participate in the 3MT competition.
Staff members registered with a doctoral qualification at Unisa do not qualify.
PhD graduates are not eligible.

Note: Confirmation of the supervisor will be sought for all candidates.

Only the Winner and Runner-up of the Doctoral competition will proceed to the National Competition, hosted by the University of the Free State.

A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted (e.g., one slide only) with no slide transitions, animations, or movement of any description; the slide is to be presented from the beginning of the presentation and will remain in view for the duration of the oration.
No additional electronic media (e.g., sound and video files) are permitted.
No additional props (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) are permitted.
Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum, and competitors exceeding 3 minutes are disqualified.
Presentations are to be spoken word. (e.g., no poems, raps, or songs, other than those that may be the target of research)
Presentations to commence either from the stage or virtually.
Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation through movement or speech.
Presentations must be made by memory; notes may not be used.
The competition will be administered in English.
The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.
Students who want to enter, need to upload proof of registration.

Last modified: 2024/01/26