MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026 | 2:30 P.M.
Milwaukee, WI
Submission deadline Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:59 pm CST
Rules and Judging Criteria
ADSA graduate students are encouraged to participate in the return of the Three-Minute Thesis Challenge. This event will test the competitors' ability to convey their research in a way that is compelling and understandable to all, in three minutes or less! Emphasis will be placed on the ability to explain research to a lay (broader) audience.
Entry details will be released prior to the annual meeting, and competition will be limited to 10 students selected by a panel of judges based upon the strength of their CV, a 300-word interpretive summary, and a one-minute pitch video of their research.
All ADSA members are invited to attend the challenge and watch students compete for cash prizes and present their research in a fun and exciting way!
To enter the 2026 competition, simply submit the following documents in .pdf and .mp4 format to this Dropbox location no later than Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:59 pm CST:
- A one-page copy of your CV
- A 300-word summary of your research
- A 1-minute video pitch of your research
The panel of judges will review all applications and select only 10 students to compete by Monday, June 1. The competition will be in person during the ADSA 2026 Annual Meeting.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the final 3 students (first place: $300; second place: $200; third place: $100). Additionally, the presentation that receives the most votes will receive the “People’s Choice” award ($100). Award recipients will be recognized at the ADSA awards ceremony.