Applying to be an Associate

Key points

  • CDC will not accept applications for this program in 2025. Please continue to check this website for updates.
  • Application instructions and timeline are provided to guide applicants through the process.
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How to apply

Learn more about Associate Eligibility & Requirements.

Note: To submit your application, we recommend creating a USAJobs.gov profile early and having the following documents available:

  • Current resume or CV
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship (i.e., birth certificate, U.S. passport, etc.)
  • Academic transcript showing at least a 2.95 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) from the most recent degree completed within the last two years (6 years for veterans)
  • Veterans' preference document, if applicable

Due to the large volume of applications, CDC is unable to respond to status inquiries. After all submissions are reviewed, selected candidates will be contacted by email and asked to provide additional information through the Enterprise Fellowship Management System (eFMS).

Key Associate Application Dates

Key dates

The table below shows the tentative timeline. Dates are subject to change. CDC is not accepting applications at this time. Please continue to check this website for updates.

Dates
Information
December
The PHAP candidate application opens on USAjobs.gov. Candidates have seven days to complete and submit their initial applications.
February
Qualified candidates must provide a personal statement and additional documentation as requested. Instructions are sent from PHAP@cdc.gov. If a notification is not received, please check your spam or junk email.
Late March - early April

PHAP program schedules interviews with qualified candidates via Microsoft Teams.

April to May
CDC offers positions to qualified candidates. Official offers include the name of the host agency, subject matter, and the assigned geographic area. Host site assignments are non-negotiable.
Mid-July
Associates begin work at host sites.
August/September
Associates attend PHAP orientation virtually or at CDC Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Public Health Infrastructure Center; Division of Workforce Development