Want to be a C4KC Scholar at Cleveland Clinic?

Overview

Climb 4 Kidney Cancer Scholarships ($6,000) are given to 3 qualified applicants each year through a competitive selection process. Successful applicants will have an opportunity to advance their careers through a thoughtfully crafted summer program. It is anticipated that C4KC Scholars will dedicate 10 weeks during the summer to research, education and service. Meet the past scholars and see how being a C4KC scholar helped launch their careers.

How to Apply

Apply by completing the form below, including a one-page personal statement about your background and motivation to be a C4KC Scholar, and then emailing your CV/Resume to hello@climb4kc.org . The application deadline is March 31st, 2024. We will notify scholarship winners April 7th, 2024.

  • Research

    C4KC Scholars are expected to dedicate the summer to kidney cancer research. Preference will be given to those who can be in Cleveland for the summer and work in person. Our lab prioritizes artificial intelligence based tools in kidney cancer research. It is anticipated you will be an author on a manuscript(s) and a presentation(s) at peer-reviewed meetings

  • Education

    As a C4KC Scholar you will learn or enhance basic coding skills, work with public datasets and biostatistics. It is also anticipated you will also participate in journal clubs, weekly lab meetings, and explore how various AI research tools can be applied to solve problems in medicine.

  • Service

    As a way to pay it forward to future scholars, it is anticipated that you will volunteer in our non-profit organization called Climb 4 Kidney Cancer. This organization raises money that helps pay for your scholarships. It is anticipated that you will help organize and carry out the Climb Cleveland Patient Celebration Aug 17th, 2024.

  • Scholarship

    Scholarships are $6,000 for 10 weeks of summer research, education and service. Awarded by Climb 4 Kidney Cancer, a non-profit dedicated to climb to promote wellness, research, and to elevate and celebrate those affected by kidney cancer

Climb 4 KC Scholarship Application

Please fill out the information below and then email your CV to hello@climb4kc.org