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Research Programme

Guides to high school research: why it matters, what it looks like across STEM, AI, business and social science, and which programmes are worth applying to.

Research Programme

The Hinksey High School Research Playbook

A practical guide to exploring research, finding the right opportunities and getting started in high school - covering STEM, AI, business, economics and social science research.

Hinksey Labs

28 August 2026

7 min read

Research Programme

How to Choose a Research Programme: Polygence, Lumiere, CCIR, Hinksey Labs, and More Compared

A plain guide to the research programmes high school students most often compare - one-to-one mentorships, cohort seminars, AI programmes, and where Hinksey Labs sits among them.

Hinksey Labs

14 August 2026

5 min read

Research Programme

The High School Research Programme Guide: STEM, AI, Business & Social Science

Why research matters, which programmes are worth knowing about, and how to get started in STEM, AI, business, and social science research - covering YYGS, MIT THINK, RSI, Stanford AIMI, CMU AI Scholars, Hinksey Labs, and more.

Hinksey Labs

21 July 2026

12 min read

Research Programme

Research Without the White Coat: How Business Research Proves Intellectual Rigour to Colleges

Business research is real research too. Hinksey Labs' Director breaks down what business research actually involves, and shares the story of alumna Mariana dos Santos, now studying Economics at Dartmouth College.

Simon Kotlerman

5 January 2026

5 min read

Research Programme

Why High School Research Programmes Can Transform Your Future

In today's fast-changing world, being successful as a student involves more than just getting top marks. It's about developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills - skills that will prepare you to navigate complex challenges both in school and beyond.

Hinksey Labs

10 December 2024

5 min read