Three minutes.
One slide. One big idea.
High School Three Minute Thesis (HS3MT) is a national competition challenging high school students to present research from any discipline in just three minutes for a chance to win $1000.
A national stage for big high school ideas.
HS3MT challenges high school students to turn research in any discipline, from STEM to the humanities to the social sciences, into clear and powerful presentations. Each talk is just three minutes, with one slide and no props.
Inspired by the world renowned Three Minute Thesis (3MT®), the competition helps students develop real communication skills and learn to speak with confidence.
Ultimately, this competition is preparation for the real world, because your ideas only matter if people understand them.
- Dec 1, 2026Competition OpensSubmissions begin.
- Jan 30, 2027Submission DeadlineAll entries due.
- Mar 6, 2027Finalists and Winner AnnouncedNational champion revealed.
Four reasons to compete.
Build Confidence
Learn to speak clearly through video presentations that hold any audience.
Sharpen Your Thinking
Turn complex research into something anyone can understand in three minutes.
Connect With Others
Join a national network of student thinkers, researchers, and storytellers.
Earn Recognition
The national champion takes home a $1,000 cash prize and the HS3MT title. Top finalists are also honored.
Your idea deserves three minutes on a national stage.
The 2026 to 2027 HS3MT Competition opens December 1, 2026. Be ready.