Abstracts

ESOC provides an international platform to present cutting-edge research, clinical advances, and new perspectives in stroke science. We invite you to share your work and contribute to shaping the scientific exchange at the leading global stroke meeting. 

You can submit your abstract in one of the following categories: 

• Regular Abstract Submission 

For completed research or clinical studies addressing all aspects of stroke science and care.  

Deadline: 07 January 2026, 23:59 CET 

Regular Abstract Submission Preparation Guidelines  [Click here to download]  

• YSPR Abstract Submission for the YSPR Research Workshop @ ESOC 2026 

For young stroke physicians and researchers (≤35 years or in training). You are invited to submit an abstract for the workshop describing the research project, preferably a project still under development or interim results from an ongoing project.   

The successful applicants will give an oral presentation, followed by constructive assessment of the study’s design and advice on its future development by senior, internationally renowned invited investigators. In addition to providing expert guidance on the development of the study, the workshop will be an opportunity for the young researchers to promote their work to the wider community and establish collaborations. 

 The presenters of the two top scoring abstracts will receive a place at the ESO Summer School or the ESO Edinburgh Stroke Winter School in 2026. All presenters will be interviewed by other Young Stroke Physicians and Researchers, and the interviews will be featured on the ESO blog (https://eso-stroke.org/news/).  

Deadline: 07 January 2026, 23:59 CET 

YSPR Abstract Submission Preparation Guidelines [Click here to download]  

• Large clinical trials / Large consortia studies Abstract Submission

For large clinical trials or consortia studies. If you at this time only have preliminary results, you will be able to return later to complete or update your abstract details.

Deadline: 12 February 2026, 23:59 CET 

Large clinical trials / Large consortial studies Abstract Submission Preparation Guidelines [Click here to download]  

• Ongoing Trials Abstract Submission 

For clinical trials that are currently in progress, highlighting study design, methodology, and expected outcomes.  

Deadline: 12 February 2026, 23:59 CET 

Ongoing Trials Abstract Submission Preparation Guidelines [Click here to download]  

• Late Breaking Science Abstract Submission 

For new, ground-breaking data that was not available before the regular submission deadline.  

Deadline: 12 February 2026, 23:59 CET 

Late Breaking Science Abstract Submission Preparation Guidelines [Click here to download]  

 

Information on Travel Grants & Awards

Travel Grants 

• WHO IS ELIGIBLE? 

Abstract presenting authors, who are residents of a country classified with low-income and lower-middle-income economies, according to the World Bank Country Classification.  

• GRANT RULES 

Travel Grant receivers are chosen among presenting authors whose abstract is among best scoring (only of those eligible for this grant). Presenting authors must have submitted their abstract to the Conference via the website.  

Awardees will need to provide banking details for transfer of the travel grant. The transfer will only be made after the Conference. Awardees’ names and institutions will be published on the Conference website.  

• HOW TO APPLY 

Via the abstract submission 

Applicants must submit a copy of their passport. The required documents should be submitted during the abstract submission in the indicated fields.  

Young Investigator Awards  

• WHO IS ELIGIBLE? 

Abstract presenting authors, who are early career researchers, aged maximum 35 years at the opening date of the Conference.  

• AWARD RULES 

Awardees will be chosen among presenting authors whose abstract is among best scoring (only of those eligible for this award). Presenting authors must have submitted their abstract to the Conference via the website.  

Awardees will need to provide banking details for transfer of the award. The transfer will only be made after the Conference. Awardees’ names and institutions will be published on the Conference website.  

• HOW TO APPLY 

Via the abstract submission. The required documents should be submitted during the abstract submission in the indicated fields.  

Applicants must submit a copy of their passport, a brief CV and a signed statement from the senior author in the group that indicates in reasonable detail the young investigator’s contribution, where there are co-authors or study group collaborators.  

Notification

Each abstract will be reviewed and rated by at least 4 external blinded experts and final selection will be made by the Scientific Programme Committee. Notification of acceptance or rejection of submitted abstracts will be sent to the corresponding authors via email by mid-February 2026 (except LBA, by mid-March 2026).   

Full instructions concerning preparation and presentation will be included and will be made available on the conference website after the notification. 

Publication

Publication Embargo: ESOC 2026 has an embargo policy on all abstracts submitted to the conference. The embargo will be lifted on 06 May 2026. All accepted abstracts will be published in the peer-reviewed journal. 

Questions

If you have questions regarding abstracts technical questions or need assistance, contact the abstract team at ESOC.Abstracts@congrex.com including/referring to the abstract number and title. 

 Abstract hotline: +41 61 686 77 77 (Monday – Friday during CET business hours)