Real Research.
Real Projects.
Real Impact!
Hinksey Labs connects exceptional high school students with world-class academic and industry mentors to tackle real-world challenges through business research and artificial intelligence projects.
Our team comes from the best:
Founded by Oxford scholars, Hinksey Labs is a research institute dedicated to empowering exceptional high school students with the skills and experience to tackle real-world challenges.
Mentored by Ivy League and Oxbridge PhDs, MBAs, and leading industry experts, selected students conduct original business research and develop practical AI projects addressing challenges faced by real organisations.
“Hinksey Labs made research feel both exciting and approachable. Through a hands-on research project, thoughtful mentorship, and meaningful discussions with peers, I was able to explore business concepts in a way that felt both practical and rewarding.”
“Hinksey far exceeded my expectations. It was incredibly organised and hands-on; from the business and research content to the AI tools and the activities.”
“Hinksey Labs has helped me strengthen not only my research skills, but also the way I think about real organisations.”
“Exploring different frameworks and speaking with real-world experts helped everything click. That foundation greatly contributed to my research.”
“Hinksey Labs has been a truly valuable expereince. It gave me the opportunity to explore business research through a real-world lens in a way that not many students have access to, making the experience both engaging and highly appicable.”
“Hinksey Labs was incredibly rewarding. I learned things I never imagined I would as high schooler and gained real confidence in the value I was adding through research.”
Four ways
into Hinksey Labs.
Every programme brings together a carefully selected cohort, expert mentorship, and meaningful real-world work. Choose the track that fits your ambitions.
More from Hinksey.
Three more ways to lead, compete, and publish.
Gain a true
competitive edge.
Tangible Output
Produce and showcase a professional business research paper or an applied AI project that demonstrates your expertise.
High-Level Exposure
Learn directly from and engage with top academics, researchers, and industry leaders from world-leading institutions.
Real-World Impact
Tackle challenges faced by real organisations, delivering actionable insights and applicable solutions.
Skills That Compound
Develop core capabilities in business, research, and AI while refining your analytical and public speaking skills.
Global Network
Collaborate with a carefully selected, international cohort of high-achieving, like-minded peers.
Verified Achievements
Earn an official Hinksey Labs Certificate of Achievement, alongside publication opportunities and letters of recommendation for top-performing students at mentor discretion.
Mentors & experts
from world-class institutions.
Our students are guided by an exceptional network of mentors and experts, bringing together scholars and alumni from Ivy League and Oxbridge institutions alongside leading industry professionals. Together, they provide academic excellence, research expertise, and real-world insight to help students tackle meaningful challenges in business research and artificial intelligence.
Explore more about the Hinksey Labs mentor and expert network, and discover our students' journeys on Instagram.
Students from
20+ countries.
Our programmes bring together the world's most curious minds. Here's where they've joined us from.
Who we're looking for.
We seek academically driven, curious students who bring diverse strengths and experiences. Don't be discouraged if you don't meet every criterion - we review every application holistically.
Academic Excellence
Students in Grades 9-12 with a strong academic record, such as a GPA of 3.7+ (US), AAA at A-Level (UK), or an IB score of 36+. Equivalent achievements in other education systems are equally welcome.
Intellectual Curiosity
A demonstrated passion for research, business, artificial intelligence, or entrepreneurship - through extracurricular activities, projects, or initiatives of your own.
Motivation and Commitment
A proactive mindset and willingness to dedicate the necessary time and effort to transform ideas into meaningful outcomes.
Application timeline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage students to apply early to improve their admissions prospects, secure priority tuition rates, and be considered for additional scholarship opportunities.
- Priority deadline1 Nov. 2026
- Regular deadline14 Nov. 2026
- Programme startsJan. 2027
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