The contest
My thesis in 180 seconds contest, co-organized at the national level by the CNRS and France Universités, consists of presenting your research topic in French and in simple terms to a diverse audience. The presentation, which focuses on the research project, must be clear, concise, and convincing.
The competition will be organized according to several selection stages: within the university, then at the regional, national, and international levels. The University of Bordeaux's final will take place on April 2, 2026.
Information webinar
The detailed program, practical information and participation details will be presented during a webinar, on December 8, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Amine Es-Soufi, doctor in Mechanics and winner of four awards at the university and regional finals, will share his experience during the webinar.
To obtain the link to connect, register via ADUM: "Ma thèse en 180 secondes : pourquoi pas vous ? (réunion d’information)".
Applications
Application is open to PhD students enrolled at the University of Bordeaux in 2025-2026 or to doctors from the University of Bordeaux who defended their thesis during the previous academic year (2024-2025).
Find all the conditions in the candidate's handbook and the application form (in French).
How to apply
Each candidate must fill in and sign the application form and send it, along with a photo, before February 2, 2026 by email at mt180s@u-bordeaux.fr.
The candidates must take the training courses into account. Registration is open via ADUM.
Preparation
Participants will benefit from several training courses in communication and public speaking in February and March 2026. Organized by the Graduate Research School and led by professionals, this training aims to teach you how to communicate and share your passion for research with a wider audience.