ESGCT 3 Minute Thesis Contest (3MT)
We are happy to announce the first edition of the ESGCT 3MT contest! This challenge is a great opportunity for you to present your PhD project to the ESGCT community, master your presentation and synthesis skills and potentially win some nice prizes.
Rules: Your thesis project should be presented in a video lasting for a maximum of 180 seconds (3 minutes). The maximum file size is 250MB. In case of any technical issues with the video size, compress the files online. If the problem remains, please send an email to ecrs@esgct.eu. You are encouraged (but not obliged!) to create some static background images/slides.
Timelines: The contest platform will be open for 2 weeks, starting from Monday the 30th Sept at noon CEST until Monday the 14th Oct at noon CEST
Prizes: The winners of the 3MT contest will be awarded travel grants for one of the upcoming ESGCT 2025 events and will present their works live during the congress!
Link to the contest platform: https://woobox.com/uuddc3 (available from 30th Sept 2024).
Evening Networking Activities during ESGCT 2024 Congress in Rome
We invite you to two wonderful evening activities organized by the ECR student board, a Carbonara night on Monday (21st Oct 2024) in the city centre of Rome
and an Aperol night on Wednesday (23rd Oct 2024) closer to the congress venue. These events aim to facilitate networking in an informal space, particularly for young congress participants. In case you are joining the meeting alone, we strongly recommend you participate! Participation is free of charge. First come, first served principle, so make sure you sign up quickly! All the details about the time and place will be communicated to you after the registration.
Link for registration: https://forms.office.com/e/UKLZ8cuujm
Meet the experts
Coffee breaks and lunch are the perfect moment to expand your network! We have organized a unique "Meet the Expert", to facilitate interaction and connection among young scientists and experienced PIs. Do not miss this chance to reserve your 15-minute slot with one of our experts to discuss your projects, future expectations, scientific tips, and career aspirations. It is your opportunity to ask all those burning questions you have been holding back during conference sessions. Remember, early reservations secure your slot, so act quickly! We will get back to you soon
Link for registration: https://forms.office.com/e/HnP5tUFknN
Workshops
How to get published? Thomas Gallagher (Managing Editor of Human Gene Therapy) and Kevin Davies (Executive Editor at Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.) will moderate an exciting workshop on Wednesday lunchtime. They will discuss the publishing process to provide insights from the perspective of a journal and publishing company to help scientists navigate the manuscript submission, peer review, and publication process. Read more details about this workshop here
Am I an effective scientific communicator? EuroGCT and your ECRs Board Members will facilitate an interesting workshop on effective communication, highlighting the strongest elements and offering tips for delivering impactful speeches. Book your Friday lunchtime with us, stay tuned for more details.
Link for registration: https://forms.office.com/e/YnrRv0EM3Y
The Booth is your welcoming place
Come to our ESGCT and SITGEC booths to learn more about our societies, get involved and win fantastic prizes! Last but not least, make sure to follow our Instagram page esgct.official for more updates on our activities before and during the congress!
Looking forward to seeing you in Rome!