The Tomorrow's Leaders College Program is a free, virtual program for current high school or college students and recent graduates ages 18 or older who want to build leadership skills, learn the story behind cystic fibrosis research, and network with others while making a difference for the CF community.
2025 Program Details
Join us this summer for six sessions led by the National Tomorrow’s Leaders Committee and industry experts:
The Power of Networking
- During this session, you will learn how to effectively build and leverage professional relationships to enhance your career path and contribute to the CF community.
CF Drug Discovery: A Deep Dive into the Therapeutics Lab
- Hear directly from researchers at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Lab about their current research and the unique career paths that brought them to the forefront of CF drug discovery.
Build Your Brand: Strategies for Your Future Self
- Discover strategies to effectively brand yourself, both online and in person, to cultivate a strong professional image and open doors for future opportunities.
Advocating for Progress
- Receive the latest updates on policy and funding related to CF research, treatments, and opportunities to utilize your voice to advocate for yourself and our CF Community.
CF Breakthroughs: The Latest in Research and Treatments
- Get comprehensive insights into the newest advancements in cystic fibrosis research and care.
Your Passion, Your Purpose
- Hear from different individuals who have discovered their path to CF research and care and how they got here. Be inspired by personal stories from individuals who have found their calling in CF research and patient care.
Commitment
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The 2025 program will take place July 21 – 26.
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The program consists of six live sessions and optional social and networking activities.
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Attendees are expected to attend all sessions. Recordings will be available for those who cannot attend a session due to scheduling conflicts.
Program Benefits
Students who complete all program sessions will receive:
- A certificate of program completion, which can be added to your CV or resume
- Special access to the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, including:
- Waived registration fee for in-person attendance
- Invitation to exclusive in-person events, including networking receptions and a dinner featuring some of the world’s top CF scientists
- Invitation to a private, in-person Tomorrow's Leaders event hosted by the Washington CF Foundation Chapter
You may also be eligible to receive service-learning hours for completing this course. Depending on your level of involvement, you can receive between 6 to 8 hours.
Please verify the requirement with your college and provide details on part two of your application.
Register Today
Registration is open now through Friday, July 18. For questions, contact volunteer@cff.org.
