ABSTRACT & YIA NOTIFICATIONS:

Abstract notifications for the regular and late-breaking abstract submission, including those pertaining to the Young Investigator Award, have been sent.  If you have not received a notification or for any questions please contact wsc_abstracts@kenes.com. 

Please note: To be included in the International Journal of Stroke (IJS), presenters must complete their registration and payment by 5 August 2025. This deadline is specific to eligibility for publication in the journal and is aligned with the IJS production schedule. Unfortunately, abstracts from presenters who do not register by this date cannot be added to the journal at a later time, as we must strictly adhere to the journal’s timeline.

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Who is eligible?

• Young physicians, allied health professionals and nurses; aged 40 or less on October 22, 2025 may apply to receive a scholarship
• Up to 20 Young Investigators, will be selected as recipients for the award.

What does the award consist of?

• Complimentary registration for the Congress (a link for complimentary registration will be provided)
• A maximum award of a $1000 USD stipend to be used towards your travel and accommodations expenses.  Please note: Accommodations and travel, will need be arranged on an individual basis.
  • Reimbursement for expenses will be provided post congress.
  • Please keep your receipts.  The receipts will need to be uploaded via a link that will be provided to you.
• Award Certificate after the Congress

Award rules:

• Applicants must have an abstract accepted by the scientific committee of WSC 2025
• Applicants should be good standing (i.e. paid up) members of WSO
• Awardees’ information is to be published on the Congress website

Abstract submission, for Young Investigator Award eligibility:

• Abstract submission can be done via the website
• Submission of the abstract, online together with a scanned copy of passport showing date of birth is mandatory – Please upload this during the abstract submission process
• Awardees will be selected based on abstract evaluation by the Scientific Program Committee
• Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application before the end of the early registration fee deadline

WSO membership:

To register as a member of WSO, please complete the registration form here.