The dreaded question. “So, what’s your PhD research about?” You take a deep breath and launch into the explanation. People’s eyes begin to glaze over…

At times like these, don’t you wish you could just turn to the nearest computer and show people an online video of your PhD. thesis interpreted in dance form?

Now you can. And while you’re at it, you can win $1000, achieve immortal geek fame on the Internet, and be recognized by Science for your effort.

Grand prize: Stay tuned. The cash prizes are the same as last year ($500 for each category and an additional $500 for the overall winner). We are in talks with a not-yet-announced sponsor for the grand prize.

How to enter:

  • Turn your PhD thesis into a dance.
  • Post the video at Vimeo.com.
  • Send us the link by 1 October 2013.

The rules:

  1. You must have a Ph.D., or be working on one as a Ph.D. student.
  2. Your Ph.D. must be in a science-related field
  3. You must be part of the dance.

More details including full terms and conditions, FAQs and examples of previous winners can be found here.