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? 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 Workshop The 13th ESO Edinburgh Stroke Research Workshop will be held on 15th - 17th March 2027. What we offer We 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. Example programme Document 12th ESO Edinburgh Stroke Research Workshop 2025 (338.43 KB / PDF) 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.' Developing ideas How to apply Applications open on 1st May 2026. The deadline for the next Workshop is 15th August 2026. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of September 2026.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 brief 2-page CV on why you think the course would help to ESO Edinburgh Stroke Research Workshop 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. Group work 2025 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 elaine.lord@ed.ac.uk). Endorsed by the European Stroke Organisation This meeting is endorsed and funded by the European Stroke Organisation. It is open to all who are interested in cerebrovascular diseases. Executive Board Dr Fergus Doubal, Dr Diana Aguiar de Sousa, Professor Silke Walter (Co-Chairs)Dr Tom MoullaaliDr Alastair WebbDr William WhiteleyProfessor Frederike Van Wijck Related Links Blog post from the 2024 ESO Edinburgh Stroke Research WorkshopBlog about the 2018 Winter School on the European Stroke Organisation website This article was published on 2024-08-27
