IDEA Three Minute Thesis ( 3MT) Competition
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communication competition developed in 2008 by The University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia. In this competition, research students have three minutes to present a compelling oration on their thesis and its significance.  3MT is not an exercise in trivializing research, but rather challenges students to consolidate their ideas and discoveries and present them concisely to a non-specialist audience within a strict three-minute timeframe, ensuring that anyone can easily grasp the essence of a student’s Master’s or PhD research. The competition also helps participants develop academic, presentation, and research communication skills.

IEEE GRSS IDEA is proud to sponsor the 3MT Competition at ISPRS 2026 and the 47th Canadian Symposium on Remote Sensing, held in Toronto, Ontario, from July 4–11, 2026.  
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🎯 Why Participate?
✅ Showcase your research in a dynamic and engaging way.
✅ Compete for monetary prizes awarded to the top 3 contestants.
✅ Win the People’s Choice Award, voted by the audience!
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📌 Who Can Participate?
If you’re a master’s or doctoral student attending ISPRS 2026 in person, we encourage you to sign up using the form below!
Eligibility Note:
Winners of previous GRSS 3MT competitions held at CSRS conferences from 2023 to 2025 are not eligible to compete for the monetary prizes but may participate and compete for the People’s Choice Award only.  
⚡ Participation is limited and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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🏆 Prizes (USD):

🥇 1st Place: $250
🥈 2nd Place: $150
🥉 3rd Place: $100
🎖️ People's Choice Award: Special non-monetary prize!
 ✔ All winners will receive official IEEE 3MT™ certificates recognizing their achievement.
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🗓️ Registration Deadline
📅 May 31, 2026
📩 Have Questions?
Reach out us at grss-idea@ieee.org .

🔗 Register Now! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

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What is the title of your 3MT presentation? *
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