GradSlam
GradSlam is NYU Abu Dhabi's flagship research communication competition for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. Now in its fifth year, the program challenges participants to present their research to a broad audience in just three minutes, helping develop the communication skills that are essential for translating research into real-world impact.
Key Dates
- Kick-Off Event: Tuesday, September 10th, 12:30pm (A6-007)
- First Workshop: Tuesday, September 15th, 2pm-4pm
- Intent to Compete deadline: Thursday, October 15th
- Semi-final Day: Thursday, November 5th
- Live Final: Tuesday, November 24th, 4pm (A6-007)
Prizes
- Winner: USD 1,500
- Runner-Up: USD 1,000
- People’s Choice Award: USD 500
GradSlam 2026 Workshop Schedule
Workshop 1: What Is the Three-minute Talk Genre
When: September 15, 2-4pm
Workshop 2: Narrative Writing — How to Craft a Story
When: September 24, 2-4pm
Workshop 3: Foundations of Communication
When: September 29, 2-4pm
Workshop 4: Adapting Your Presentation to Different Mediums
When: October 8, 2-4pm
Meet the Judges
Judges will be announced soon.