Events

Presentation of 3 Minutes to Convince CAYS (3MCC)
3 Minutes to Convince CAYS is an eloquence contest which aims, on one hand, to valorise and vulgarise research work with high economic potential of Cameroonians, and on the other hand, to entice potential collaborators and/or funders to fund said research. This competition therefore serves to strengthen the partnership between researchers and users of research results.
3 Minutes to Convince CAYS is an adaptation of “My Thesis in 180 seconds” inspired from “Three Minutes Thesis” which is a scientific eloquence contest organized for the first time in 2008.
3 Minutes to Convince CAYS permits young scientists to present and to convince a diverse audience on the importance, relevance and innovative nature of their research. Each presentation can be done either in French or in English, for a duration of 180 seconds (3 minutes), in a clear, concise and convincing manner.
Event Objectives
 Identify highly bankable innovative research or research with strong economic potential;
 Promote and popularize research findings;
 Train Cameroonian researchers in scientific communication.
Target
Young scientists from of public and private research Institutes and Universities, as well as independent researchers.

Synopsis
At the Regional level
 Applicants submit abstracts or summary of their research projects;
 Shortlisted candidates attend a training workshop;
 Each shortlisted applicant presents his research project on a single slide in 180 seconds (3 minutes).
At the National level
 One applicant = one application and one project;
 Finalists for the national competition give a two (02)-page executive summary of their project according to the template provided;
 Shortlisted candidates present their research project on a single slide in 180 seconds in front of a jury.
Programme
Regional competition
 August 2021 to April 2022: Sensitization of the public
 February to March 2022: Call for applications
 March 2022: Shortlisting of applicants
 April 2022: Capacity building/reinforcement workshop for shortlisted applicants
 April 2022: Regional Finals
National competition
 May 2022: Coaching of finalists
 May 2022: National Final
Partnership packages
Service exchange
Partnership with CAYS can be in various formats:
 Awards for winners
 Refreshment sponsorship
 Transport vouchers for the winners
 Hotel rooms for guests from other towns
 Vouchers for printing
 Vouchers for infographics
 Communication slots
Sponsoring
Sponsors provide CAYS with cash endowments; the amount of this endowment may vary depending on the visibility needed and the duration of their partnership:
 Bronze Pack: 7,500,000 XAF
 Silver Pack: 10,500,000 XAF
 Gold Pack: 25,500,000 XAF

In return, CAYS proposes an exchange of visibility in exchange, to be negotiated on a case-by-case basis. For more information
3MCC 2022
CONTACT US
Do you wish to contact us to discuss partnership?
 Please Email us at [email protected]
 Or call at 00237 677 72 77 35 / 00237 675 89 90 10 / 00237693 66 75 18