A 3-day course to help clinical academics develop a research question for a stroke-related PhD or MD project. What is the ESO Edinburgh Stroke Research Workshop? Image Image The ESO Edinburgh Stroke Research Workshop (formerly known as the Edinburgh Stroke Winter School) aims to help new or aspiring clinical academics develop answerable research questions.We will concentrate on the first three steps of developing research project: defining your research question; choosing the best design; and presentation to potential funders and collaborators.The Workshop is supported by the European Stroke Organisation (ESO).Dates for the next WorkshopThe 12th ESO Edinburgh Stroke Research Workshop will be held on 1st-3rd September 2025.What we offerWe are a Europe-wide group of stroke clinicians and researchers who study how to improve understanding of the causes and consequences of stroke, and how better to improve prevention and recovery.Over the course of 3 days, we will work with you to develop a research question that is new and is feasible for a PhD or MD project.At the end of the Workshop you will present your research question to a panel of experts. Image Example programme Document 2023 Edinburgh Stroke Research Workshop Programme (1.05 MB / DOCX) Read our fantastic feedback!'This workshop exceeded my expectations and everything I learnt here will certainly have an impact on the next steps in my career.''I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop, all the Faculty were enthusiastic and approachable. Lectures were well delivered. I would highly recommend it to colleagues.' Image Winter School participants 2018 How to applyApplications are now open. The deadline for the next Workshop is Sunday 1st June. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of June 2025.For those applicants requiring a visa, please apply in plenty of time and indicate this is in your email application so that the Board can look at your application and a decision will be made promptly.Places on the course are in high demand.We encourage applications from all specialties relevant to patients with stroke, including (but not limited to): radiology, pathology, neurology, geriatrics, psychiatry, acute medicine, general practice, vascular surgery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and nursing.To apply, submit your CV and about 100 words on why you think the course would help your career. Image Winter School participants 2017 What should I do after the course?Once you have finished the course, we encourage you to apply for funding with any one of the stroke research centres around the UK and the rest of the Europe.How much does the course cost?The course this year costs £300 which includes 3 nights’ accommodation, catering over the three days along with 3 dinners (Sunday/Monday/Tuesday).Reduced rates/Scholarships are available, please enquire (email Judi.Clarke@ed.ac.uk).Endorsed by the European Stroke OrganisationThis meeting is endorsed and funded by the European Stroke Organisation. It is open to all who are interested in cerebrovascular diseases.Executive BoardDr Else Sandset, Dr Fergus Doubal (co-Chairs)Dr William WhiteleyDr Terry QuinnProfessor Frederike Van WijckProfessor Hanne ChristensenProfessor Charlotte CordonnierRelated linksBlog about the 2018 Winter School on the European Stroke Organisation websiteReport on the 2016 Winter School on the ACNR website This article was published on 2024-08-27