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NeuroXChange

A European exchange program for neurointerventional fellows and early attendings, offering 10 days of immersion in partner departments – to learn, connect, and grow together.

What is NeuroXChange?

NeuroXChange is a new ESMINT initiative by EYMINT designed for young interventional neuroradiologists (< 40 years, fellows or early attendings up to 2 years).

The program connects two participants from different European institutions for a 10-day immersive exchange in each other’s departments. You will:

  • Observe diverse procedural techniques & workflows
  • Participate in clinical rounds and multidisciplinary meetings
  • Gain insights into research projects and patient management strategies
  • Build lasting collaborations across Europe

The NeuroXChange Program aspires to enrich professional development, encourage innovation, and promote standardized best practices across Europe’s neurointerventional community.

Why Participate?

  • Professional growth: Enhance your skills and confidence in real-world settings
  • Knowledge sharing: Discover best practices and innovative approaches
  • Networking: Create strong European connections for your career
  • ESMINT visibility: Share your experience at the next ESMINT Congress

Grant & Support

Selected participants will receive an ESMINT NeuroXChange grant to support travel and accommodation expenses during the 10-day exchange.

  • Travel costs: round-trip airfare or train within Europe
  • Accommodation: up to 14 days in the host city (hotel or institutional guesthouse)
  • One-time award: the grant can only be received once per participant

Note: Hosting institutions are expected to provide access to clinical activities, but hosting fees are not covered.

Timeline – First Cycle

  • Application Period: 1 Sept – 31 Oct 2025
  • Review & Matching: Nov – Dec 2025
  • Final Selection & Notification: Dec 2025
  • Pre-Exchange Preparation: Jan – Feb 2026
  • Immersion Period: Mar – Jun 2026
  • Report Submission: Within 4 weeks after exchange
  • Experience Sharing: ESMINT Congress 2026
Fellowship impression

How to apply?

Applications are possible in two ways:

  1. Paired Application (Self-Matching): Two eligible members independently identify each other and apply together.
  2. Individual Application (Committee-Matched): Applicants apply individually and will be matched by the EYMINT Committee based on interests, language, and institutional capacity.

Application Documents:

  • Agreement letter signed by both department heads
  • Recommendation letter from each applicant’s supervisor
  • Motivation letter of both applicants
  • CV in English
  • Copy of passport/ID

The application period is closed.

FAQ

ESMINT members under 40 years old, fellows or early attendings (≤ 2 years).

Both institutions must be located in European countries.

Yes, selected participants receive an ESMINT NeuroXChange grant to support travel and accommodation.

Participants must submit a report and present their experience at the next ESMINT Congress.

No, the grant can only be received once.

Team of the NeuroXChange Project

Johannes Kaesmacher

Johannes Kaesmacher

  • Chair, EYMINT Committee: Young Neurointerventionalists @ ESMINT
Francesco Diana

Dr. Francesco Diana

  • Member, EYMINT Committee (NeuroXChange)