The 3-Minute Video Competition invites IUS second-cycle students from all years of study to showcase their research in a concise and engaging format. Participants are challenged to present their thesis or project in just three minutes, using a single static visual aid, with the goal of effectively communicating complex research to a non-specialist audience. This competition provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their communication skills, creativity, and ability to present their academic work in a clear and accessible way.

Only second-cycle students at IUS, regardless of their year of study, are eligible to participate.

1. Eligibility:

Master’s students are welcome to present any project or assignment from their official thesis, as long as it demonstrates originality. Submissions like literature reviews or reports without critical or original analysis will not be accepted. The nature of the project can differ depending on the student’s area of study, including experimental research, theoretical work, critical writing, or artistic exploration.

2. Language:

All presentations must be conducted in English.

3. Time limit:

Presentations are limited to 3 minutes. Competitors exceeding this limit will be disqualified.

4. Visual aids:

A single static slide is allowed as a visual aid. Slides must not include transitions, animations, or any form of movement.

5. Video requirements:

· Videos can be recorded at home or another chosen location.

· Only one fixed camera angle is allowed.

· The presenter must remain visible throughout the recording.

· Audio must be continuous without any edits, cuts, or breaks.

6. Presentation start:

A presentation is considered to begin once the speaker initiates movement or starts speaking.

7. Electronic media restrictions:

No additional electronic media, such as sound effects or video clips, are allowed in the video. The emphasis is on the speaker’s presentation abilities.

8. Judging committee:

The decision of the judging committee is final and cannot be appealed.

• Participants must submit their videos by providing a downloadable link via email to 3mincompetition@ius.edu.ba.
• Please ensure the link is not set to private.
• Submissions must be in English.

The awards are as follows:

• 1st Place: 500 KM
• 2nd Place: 300 KM
• 3rd Place: 200 KM

Video quality and editing are optional and will not affect the evaluation. However, clear audio is crucial for assessment. Judges will focus on the presenter’s ability to communicate their research effectively to a general audience, the clarity and structure of the presentation, and the quality of the 3MT visual aid (slide/image).

• The submission deadline is March 31, 2025.
• The announcement of the winner and networking day will take place on April 14, 2025.