2026 - 3-minute fame

The "3-Minute Fame" contest is a unique opportunity for PhD students of the EU GREEN alliance to showcase their thesis by presenting it in a maximum of 3 minutes in a concise and engaging manner to a diverse audience. This competition, organised within the framework of WP3 Research, is an opportunity to promote scientific communication skills while strengthening links within the doctoral community of the alliance.

The event aims to:

Encourage PhD students to disseminate their research in a clear and accessible way in just 3 minutes.
Promote the creation of a European network between doctoral students and researchers from the nine partner universities of the alliance.

Read the full regulations here

Final in Wroclaw, Poland (April 2026)

The winners of the internal phase will participate in the finale stage of the contest, which will be held in Wroclaw (Poland) from 15 to 17th April 2026. Finalists will have to pitch their thesis live in front of a EU GREEN jury.

Submissions will be evaluated according to specific criteria, such as time management; clarity of the message; the engagement of the audience, stage presence; etc.

The event programme includes the participation to the EU GREEN Summer School, free of charge:
- The final of the 3-Minute Fame competition and the awards ceremony.
- Thematic workshops on Artificial Intelligence and educational innovation.
- ‘What after PhD?’ sessions to explore career opportunities and post-doctoral funding schemes.

How to apply ?

Submit your video through this link by February 9th, noon CET.

Conditions of participation

Presentation criteria

Duration: 3 minutes. Any presentation exceeding 3 minutes will be disqualified.
Language: presentations must be in English.
Visual support: only one static slide is allowed. No animation, additional media or props are allowed
Notes: the use of notes is prohibited.

Eligibility conditions

The competition is open to:

All PhD students currently enrolled in EU GREEN partner universities.
Researchers who have submitted their thesis and are preparing for their defense may also participate.
Any thesis subject may be submitted, regardless of the discipline.

Competition Schedule

Deadline for registration and submission of videos: 9th February 2026.
Final phase 15-17 April 2026, Wroclaw, Poland

Awards and recognition

The three doctoral students selected by each university will participate in the EU GREEN final contest and the EU GREEN Summer School. The travel expenses covered by the alliance.
The finalists' videos will be published on EU GREEN’s communication channels and shared on social media.
All participants will receive a certificate of participation

Watch last year 27 finalists' video applications here

Watch last year's finale