The contest “Ma thèse en 180 secondes” allows French-speaking doctoral students to talk about their research to a non-specialist audience, by learning how to explain a complex subject in simple terms.
The registrations for the 2026 Czech selection are open until April 6. It is open to any French speaking PhD students enrolled in a Czech university for the current academic year (2025-2026), or those who have obtained their doctorate after August 2025. In a maximum of three minutes, candidates will have to present their thesis in French, using a single slide and try to convince the jury and the public. From mathematics to literature, biology or architecture, all disciplines are welcome.
This year, the competition is organised for the Czech Republic by Charles University, the association Gallica and the French Institute in Prague. The best candidates of the Czech finale, taking place on April 16, will be able to take part in the Central Europe finale, which will take place in Vienna on June 17.
The language of registration, administration and presentation is French.
If this offer sparked your interest, you can find more information on the l’Institut français de Prague website.
