The Concept
The MT180 contest, co-organized nationally by CNRS and France Universités, involves presenting your research topic in simple terms to a lay and diverse audience. Your 3-minute presentation should be clear, concise, and, above all, convincing about your research project.
Conditions for Application
- Be enrolled in a doctoral program in 2023-2024 at the University of Bordeaux or have obtained your PhD in the previous academic year 2022-2023
- Accept and authorize the use and dissemination of videos and photos related to the competition, especially on social networks
- Inform your thesis advisor of your participation in the competition
- Present a sufficiently advanced state of the doctoral research project
- Speak in French
- Familiarize yourself with the candidate's handbook published by France Universités and CNRS
- Candidates from the previous year can reapply if they wish and still meet the eligibility criteria
To Apply
Each candidate must complete the online form and send the completed and signed registration form, along with a photo, to the College of doctoral schools before December 18th by email at mt180s@u-bordeaux.fr
The application will be validated only with the submission of the signed form.
Preparation
- Training in communication and public speaking provided by professionals to learn how to communicate and popularize your passion for research in January and February
- Support for participation in various finals: University of Bordeaux semifinal and final, followed by regional, national, and international finals, before a jury composed of representatives from the fields of culture and scientific communication, the business world, HR, and the media.