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Oxford Neuroscience Experience


The annual programme

We run a five-day programme of activities for Year 12 students attending schools in Oxfordshire who are interested in brain research and are planning to go to university. Students can choose between two streams for the programme: neuroscience or psychiatry. 

The programme gives students the chance to learn from practising scientists and may include:

  • a project using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
  • a project using magnetoencephalography (MEG)
  • short talks about the neuroscience and psychiatry research going on at Oxford
  • mini projects on ophthalmology, sleep, cellular neuroscience and eye movements

Application process

Applications for the 2026 programme (6th - 10th July) are now closed. 

The 2027 programme will be opened around Feb-Mar 2027, please return to the website closer to the time for updates.  

The application process includes completing a form and acquiring a teacher reference. 

If you have any questions about the programme, please email barbara.robinson@ndcn.ox.ac.uk. .