Grad Slam
Sharing and celebrating graduate student research and creative work in accessible 3-minute talks
Grad Slam is a campus-wide competition for the best 3-minute graduate student presentation of a research or creative project. It's an excellent opportunity for students to enhance their communication skills. It is also an effective way to showcase the innovative research and creative work associated with graduate education at the University of Arizona. Grad Slam registration typically opens in January, and the competition runs from March into April.
Why Participate
Learn about the benefits of presenting in Grad Slam, including the grand prize of up to $3,000.
Format, Rules, and Judging Criteria
Learn about the competition’s structure and expectations of presenters.
Prepare to Excel
Join an information session, participate in a workshop, and check out online videos and other resources to help you present effectively.
Register
All disciplines and graduate degree levels are encouraged to participate. Registration opens in January.
Grad Slam Judges
Learn more about what judges do, how they are selected, and how to become a judge.
Grad Slam Videos
View past Grad Slam finalist videos as well as other videos associated with the event, like the Grad Slam:
Research as Story short video.
Want to sponsor Grad Slam (an award area or the event itself) or have additional questions? Contact David Bradshaw at bradshad@arizona.edu for more information.