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Clear, simple and engaging research communication is an important skill for doctoral students. It is valuable when presenting at conferences, teaching, collaborating with external partners, or discussing research with people outside one's field.
The pitch competition offers an opportunity to develop these skills by challenging participants to present their research in the most captivating, inspiring and educational way possible – in just 2 minutes.
How does it work?
How does it work?
Each participant is given 2 minutes on stage to present their research to the audience and the jury. Please use PowerPoint.
How are the presentations evaluated?
How are the presentations evaluated?
The presentations are assessed by a professional jury based on delivery (stage presence and performance), clarity (structure, storytelling and accessibility), and content (scientific quality and how well the scientific method is explained, precision and disposition). The jury consists of three members and combines expertise in science and academia, communication, and science communication.
What do you win?
What do you win?
The ten finalists in the competition will each receive 1,000 SEK credited to their Student Union card. In addition, the two finalists with the best presentations will each be awarded 15,000 SEK for professional development, such as conference travel or courses.
What is the purpose?
What is the purpose?
Show how doctoral research can be communicated in a clear, engaging and inspiring way.
Develop doctoral students ability and engagement to communicate their research.
Give the audience an enjoyable opportunity to learn more about the current doctoral research at Chalmers.
Raise the visibility and value of research communication.
Showcase the quality and diversity of doctoral research at Chalmers.
⭐ Some links for inspiration: urplay.se, vimeo.com and youtube.com – search for ”forskar grand prix”
📘 Recommended reading: Speaker's Cookbook / Talarkokboken by Erik Mattsson.
❔ Have questions? Contact us at: hello@dokt.chs.chalmers.se
🕒 Registration deadline for the pitch competition: 30 April
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