Annual Grad SLAM Competition
Find Your Voice
Graduate students can participate in this annual public speaking competition showcasing the potential impact of their research and winning cash prizes.
Can you present your research in just 3 minutes?
Grad SLAM is an annual competitive public speaking event that gives graduate students the chance to showcase the impact of your research. Bring your work to the forefront for a live audience to share what you already know, that your research is cutting-edge, breaking barriers, and has the potential to change the world.
Not only will you master the skill of delivering your academic story in a dynamic way, but winners will also take home prizes ranging from $50 to $5,000. Grad SLAM will propel your professional communication skills to new heights-- your research is important, now it’s your turn to tell us why!
Participant Resources
Preparation Assistance
Workshop and coaching information to help you get ready for your presentation
Additional Resources
Learn how to tell your research story, prep an excellent presentation, and build public speaking confidence.
Compete in Grad SLAM 2025
All students who submit their video by February 19, 2025 get a $50 Visa gift card!
2024 UC Champion
Congratulations to Iris Garcia-Pak, a PhD student in Neurosciences, who was named the 2024 UC Grad SLAM Champion with her research talk entitled, "The Brain: An Exclusive VIP Club".
Compete in Grad SLAM
Learn to communicate the impact of your research in three minutes or less and win prizes.
Grad SLAM Alumni Spotlight
Hear from Grad SLAM alumni about the impact participation had on their graduate student experience as well as their professional career pathways.