Three-Minute Talks (TmT) Competition 2018

Science Communication Training and Awards Program

NOW SEEKING POSTDOC & CLINICAL FELLOWS, GRADUATE STUDENTS & POSTBACS

Learn how to explain your research effectively to a broad scientific audience, in three minutes or less, with one-on-one professional training from public speaking coach Scott Morgan
Get the chance to win up to $1,000 for use towards approved training or travel to a scientific meeting
Visit the NICHD TmT Program website for more details: up to 10 DIR fellows (postbac, predoctoral, postdoctoral, visiting and clinical) are invited to compete for these science communication honors

2018 TmT Program Timeline and Details

Friday, February 23

DEADLINE TO ENTER

To enter, email your completed submission form to yvette.pittman@nih.gov
The submission form, competition rules and judging criteria are available at the NICHD TmT Webpage

Wednesday, February 28

10 AM–Noon

“SPEAKING ABOUT SCIENCE” WORKSHOP

Tips on scientific storytelling with only one slide
Speaking in plain language while addressing the human health relevance for your research
Creating effective visual aids

Friday, March 9 & Wednesday, March 21

INDIVIDUAL COACHING/PRACTICE SESSIONS

Up to two, one-on-one sessions with public speaking coach Scott Morgan
Practice your talk and obtain feedback on oral presentation skills and speech development

Tuesday, May 8

2–3 PM

NICHD TmT COMPETITION

Three finalists will be chosen to advance to the next round
Finalists will each be awarded $500 for approved training/travel and the opportunity to have your talk professionally produced for a video

Thursday, June 28

10 AM–Noon

NIH TmT COMPETITION

(With NICHD, NHGRI, NEI, NIAMS, & NIDCR fellows)

1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place winners will be chosen to receive an additional $500 training/travel award.