3 MINUTE THESIS

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition recognizes the exciting and impactful research conducted by M.Phil. and PhD scholars. The LLU 3MT aims to cultivate students’ academic, presentation, and research communication skills. Moreover, this initiative enhances their ability to clearly and confidently explain their research in just three minutes, using language that is accessible to a non-specialist audience.

BENEFITS of LLU3MT

  • Skills Development for Research Scholars
    Participation in LLU 3MT enhances scholars’ academic presentation and research communication skills, enabling them to effectively convey complex ideas with clarity and confidence.
  • Building a Research Culture at the University
    LLU 3MT offers a valuable platform for research candidates to connect, engage, and share their research with peers. It fosters a supportive academic environment where scholars can develop presentation skills and benefit from structured training and feedback.
  • Developing External Relations for the University
    By hosting inter-university LLU 3MT competitions, Lahore Leads University can strengthen institutional linkages while providing excellent networking and professional development opportunities for participating research scholars.

Eligibility Criteria for LLU 3MT

Registered Scholars

Registration will be open to all currently enrolled M.Phil. and PhD scholars at Lahore Leads University.

Research Phase

  • Scholars should be actively engaged in research, either in the proposal, data collection, or analysis stage.
  • participants should have sufficient material to present a clear research questions, objectives, and significance.

Presentation Requirements

  • Presentations must be no longer than three minutes.
  • Use of one static slide only is permitted.
  • The presentation should be understandable to a non-specialist audience.

Language

Presentations should be delivered in English /Urdu, unless otherwise specified by the organizing committee.

LLU3MT Competition Timeline

Activity

Tentative Dates / Duration

Announcement & Call for Participants

1st March – 10th March

Registration of Participants

1st March – 15th March

Submission of Thesis Summary (150–200 words)

1st March – 20th March

Preliminary Screening by Committee

21st March – 25th March

Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates

27th March

3MT Counselling & Advising

27th March – 29th March

Competition Day

Monday, 30th March

Results Announcement

Same day as competition

Awards & Closing Ceremony

Same day as competition