UT RESEARCH IN A MINUTE CONTEST

About the Contest

The UT Research in a Minute Contest is a competition hosted by the UT Research Office that encourages students to showcase their research and creative activities in a 60-second video. This contest provides an opportunity to gain recognition, win monetary prizes, and secure travel funding to present at an external conference. Faculty mentors of winning teams will also receive a $50 voucher for UT campus stores. Videos are evaluated based on clarity, methodology, organization, and overall impact.

Fall 2026 Research in a Minute Contest

Contest Highlights

• Monetary Prize: $150 per winning team submission
• Conference Travel Support: Up to $500 per winning team submission to present research or creative activity at an external conference
• Faculty Mentor Recognition: $50 UT Campus Store voucher for faculty mentors of winning teams

Eligibility

All Utah Tech students engaged in research, scholarship, or creative activities are encouraged to participate. Individual and team submissions are welcome.

Submission Deadline: October 31, 2026

Contest Submission Form