European Stroke Science Workshop

Experts in stroke research and mid-career researchers meet to discuss the latest and hottest topics in stroke research

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

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 top experts in the field of clinical, translational, and basic stroke research with the aim to:

discuss the latest and hottest 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 all 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.

Why should you apply?

The ESSW will provide an opportunity for mid-career stroke researchers to present, discuss and advance their research programmes amongst a small meeting of later-career stroke researchers.

There will be a competitive application process for a limited number of places at the ESSW for mid-career researchers to attend a mid-career researchers’ workshop and present a poster about their existing and future research programme in a dedicated poster session; in addition, one mid-career researcher will be selected by the ESSW organisers to make an oral presentation.

Who should apply?

Mid-career clinician or non-clinical scientist focussed on cerebrovascular disease
Completed PhD (or equivalent postgraduate higher degree) in a topic related to cerebrovascular disease
Evolving research programme
Career pathway towards academic independence
ESO membership at time of application
Working in Europe

Application Requirements

Curriculum vitæ (two pages of A4, describing details of their academic and professional experience, publications, research grants, and awards)
250-word abstract about your existing and future research programme, outlining specifically how it will contribute to stroke care or treatment (one page of A4)
Covering letter explaining how you intend to benefit from attending the 8^th GSSW (one page of A4)

Application Process

Please send the required documents, combined in a single PDF file in the order above, by email to esoinfo@eso-stroke.org marked, “ESSW mid-career research application”
Application deadline: Friday, 25 April 2025, 5pm CET
Applicants notified of the outcome: Friday 30 May 2025
Acceptance of offer required: 6 June 2025