Grad Slam is more than a competition. It is an opportunity for students to refine their public speaking skills in person while also sharing their work with the public. In addition to the possibility of winning the Grand Prizes, students benefit in the following ways:
- Refine your public speaking skills by attending or viewing Grad Slam training workshops and preparing for and participating in Grad Slam.
- Get Feedback on your talks.
- Connect with judges, attendees, and participants, which leads to new opportunities for interaction and support.
- Learn about the amazing work of graduate students
- Become eligible for opportunities to represent the University of Arizona at regional and national public speaking events, such as TEDxUofA and the Western Association of Graduate Schools' Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.
Awards
Grand Prizes
- 1st Place Prize: $3,000
- 2nd Place Prize: $2,000
- 3rd Place Prize: $1,000
Finalist Awards
Students that advance to the finals that do not win the grand prizes will receive an award of $750. Depending on the field of competitors there will be between 6 and 10 finalists.
PLEASE NOTE: All Grad Slam awards are in compliance with Affordable Care Act rules. The awards are not categorized as work hours. Awards are disbursed through the winners' bursar accounts.