Prizes and sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors, who make the Three Minute Thesis competition possible.
Doctoral category prizes
Winner
Confirmed prizes for the Doctoral Winner are:
- Citizen watch
- $500 cash (sponsored by the University of Auckland Society)
- $100 Auckland University Press e-voucher
- University of Auckland hoodie voucher
- University of Auckland goodie bag
- The winner will also compete in the U21 3MT Virtual competition, with a chance of winning US$2,500. Find out more: U21 Three Minute Thesis Competition.
Runner-up
Confirmed prizes for the Doctoral Runner-Up are:
- $50 Auckland University Press e-voucher
- University of Auckland keep cup
- University of Auckland goodie bag
Masters category prizes
Winner
Confirmed prizes for the masters winner are:
- Citizen watch
- $300 Westfield voucher
- $100 Auckland University Press e-voucher
- University of Auckland hoodie voucher
- University of Auckland goodie bag
- A place in the 3MT Inter-University Masters Final
Runner-Up
Confirmed prizes for the Masters Runner-Up are:
- $50 Auckland University Press e-voucher
- University of Auckland keep cup
- University of Auckland goodie bag
People's Choice
Confirmed prizes for the People's Choice are:
- $100 Auckland University Press e-voucher
- University of Auckland keep cup
- University of Auckland goodie bag
Audience spot prizes
- $10 Mojo coffee vouchers
- University of Auckland merchandise
Thank you to our sponsors!
This competition would not be the same without the generosity and support of our wonderful sponsors.

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