Annual Research Pitch

Modeled after the University of Queensland’s 3MT program©, the UNG Research Pitch competition gives students the opportunity to present a three-minute "pitch" of their academic research. At UNG, the Research Pitch competition is open to both graduate and undergraduate students from all disciplines and all campuses.

Where Will the Competition Take Place?

The 2022 competition will be held in the Gainesville campus Performing Arts Center, Room 108 Auditorium, on Thursday, November 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  This event is free and open to the public.

Who Can Compete?

The Research Pitch is open to both graduate and undergraduate students from all disciplines and campuses.  At the competition, each student will be given 3 minutes and a static slide to pitch their thesis to a panel of judges.

How Can I Apply?

UNG graduate and undergraduate students should submit a 100 word abstract to CURCA@ung.edu by October 21, 2022 to apply.

Judging Criteria

Presentations will be judged on the following large-scale criteria; a detailed rubric will be shared prior to the live Research Pitch itself:

• Clarity of Content (Thesis, background information, key findings, and significance or impact to the field are all clearly conveyed.)
• Communication Style & Engagement (Speaker’s enthusiasm and pace are appropriate. The provided slide is clear and improves impact of presentation.)

 Guidelines

• Students presenting in the Research Pitch competition will have three minutes to give a clear overview of their research.
• Students may utilize one static PowerPoint slide (no sound, animations, etc).
• The judges will evaluate presentations based on content, delivery, and audience engagement. Stronger presentations will help the audience understand the topic of your research.

Tips

• Craft your pitch to an interdisciplinary audience – remember, most of the judges will be from fields outside of yours.
• Focus on conveying not only what your research is, but how you conducted it and why it is significant.
• Make sure to practice in advance and keep to the time.
• Find inspiration by watching some of the PhD 3MT© presentations.