The contest
My thesis in 180 seconds, 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.
Conditions for application
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Be enrolled in a PhD in 2024-2025 at the University of Bordeaux or have obtained your PhD in the previous academic year 2023-2024
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Accept and authorize the use and dissemination of videos and photos related to the competition, especially on social networks
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Inform your thesis supervisor of your participation in the contest
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Present a sufficiently advanced state of the research project
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Speak French
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Familiarize yourself with the candidate's handbook published by France Universités and CNRS
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Candidates from the previous year can reapply if they wish and if they still meet the eligibility criteria
To apply
Each candidate must fill in and sign the registration form, and send it, along with a photo, before February 2 (included) by email at mt180s@u-bordeaux.fr
The application will be validated only with the submission of the signed form.
Preparation
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Training in communication and public speaking provided by professionals to learn how to communicate and popularize your passion for research in February and March.
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Support for participation in various finals: University of Bordeaux semi-final 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.