DEPARTMENT TO DEPARTMENT – TF4UKR EDITION
The ESO Ukraine Department to Department Visit Programme is a grant of EUR 1,500 offered to up to 6 Ukrainian awardees to support a short visit of 1-2 weeks, or as a contribution to a longer visit to a European Stroke Unit.
The programme provides support to young Ukrainian physicians, nurses, physiotherapists and speech therapists for visiting stroke departments outside of Ukraine. These experiences can play an important role in their careers by establishing contact with people and departments who may provide future research and job opportunities.
Primary aim is to improve stroke care in Ukraine by increasing knowledge in the stroke treatment chain. The observer will acquire knowledge on stroke care ranging from prehospital to rehabilitation, including the importance of building multidisciplinary teams. Secondary aim is to promote “stroke mentors” from the hosting institution.
Awardees are expected to send a report after completion of their visit to be posted on the ESO blog and newsletter, and to acknowledge ESO in scientific work that results from the stay.
The application period is now open for 2026 visits.
The grant can only be received once.
Who should apply?
- Ukrainian physician (neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, physiatrists or rehabilitation physicians, cardiologists working in the stroke field, MDs working in the stroke field).
- Nurses working in stroke or neurology or rehabilitation of stroke patient settings.
- Physiotherapists working in stroke clinical setting (prove of university degree in physiotherapy with academic curricula of at least 3 years).
- Speech therapists working in stroke clinical setting (prove of university degree with academic curricula of at least 3 years).
- Good knowledge of English is needed.
- Applicants must be ESO members, however, ESO membership is free for Ukrainian colleagues. The application is available here.
How to apply?
Interested applicants are requested to complete and submit the following documents all together:
- ESO D2D Application Form – TF4UKR Edition
- Invitation letter from Head of the Department/Institution where you want to visit (Host Institution)
- Letter of recommendation from the supervisor or head of your department
- Personal letter of motivation (1/2 page)
- CV in English (1-2 pages)
- Copy of national identity card/passport
Applications must be submitted to the ESO Secretariat by email to esoinfo@eso-stroke.org by 28 February 2026.
ESO encourages qualified candidates to apply, we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our scientific and humanitarian principles. Selection of the position is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
