European Stroke Science Workshop

Experts and mid-careers in stroke research meet to discuss the latest and most impactful topics in the field, and to advance new collaborations and careers.

The 8th European Stroke Science Workshop will take place in Garmisch, Germany from 20 to 22 November 2025

Applications from mid-career researchers for the 2025 European Stroke Science Workshop can be submitted until 25 April 2025. Scroll down to the application process for further details.

The ESSW has been supported by the European Stroke Organisation (ESO), the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the SyNergy Excellence Cluster in Munich.

The European Stroke Science Workshop (ESSW) convenes experts in the field of clinical, translational, and basic stroke research with the aim to:

discuss the latest and most impactful topics in stroke research
enable in-depth discussions
connect people in an environment that facilitates new ideas and collaborations
identify future leaders in the field
strengthen the ESO community
strengthen the legacy of ESO in terms of “excellence in stroke science”

The ESSW first convened in 2011 and has become a cornerstone of ESO’s academic activities and a major highlight for researchers from across the globe. Participants and faculty represent stroke researchers at different career stages with diverse backgrounds and specialties. The ESSW is comprised of plenary lectures, debates, discussions, and a focus on mid-career researchers, balanced with opportunities to build personal connections. Since 2023, the ESSW has a focus on mid-career researchers, with a dedicated poster session and other activitities to stimulate collaborations and careers in stroke research.