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 10, 12:30pm (A6-007)
- First Workshop: Tuesday, September 15, 2pm-4pm
- Intent to Compete deadline: Thursday, October 15
- Semi-final Day: Thursday, November 5
- Live Final: Tuesday, November 24, 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
Michael Martinez
Assistant Vice Provost, Student Success NYUAD
Jamie Whelan
Associate Director of the Hilary Ballon Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Jonathan Ray
Associate Vice Chancellor, External Relations
Maya Allison
Galleries Executive Director and Chief Curator; Senior Research Scholar
Aysha Alnuaimi
Director, Research Translation and New Ventures