Applying to Be an Associate

Key points

• Application instructions and timeline are provided to guide applicants through the process.

How to apply

Learn more about Associate Eligibility & Requirements.

******Note: **The following information is required to apply to PHAP:

• Current resume or CV (Note: Resumes must meet the two-page limit requirement)
• 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, candidates deemed eligible by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Human Resources (OHR) are invited to submit a personal statement. Eligible applicants will be contacted by email and asked to provide additional information.

Key Associate Application Dates

The table below shows the 2026 tentative timeline. Dates are subject to change.

Dates

Information

April–May 2026

The PHAP candidate application opens on USAJobs.gov. Candidates have seven days to complete and submit their initial applications through USAJobs.gov.

June 2026

PHAP program schedules virtual interviews with eligible candidates and sends instructions for submitting a personal statement. Please read all supplemental guidance provided with the meeting invite before the interview. Applicants should monitor their email for additional updates.

July–September 2026

HHS’Office of Human Resources offers positions to selected candidates. Officialoffers include the name of the host agency where the offer is assigned, subjectmatter area, and the assigned geographic area. Host site assignments arenon-negotiable.

Late October/Early November 2026

Associates begin work at host sites.

December 2026

Associates attend a week-long PHAP orientation at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

On This Page

• How to apply
• Key Associate Application Dates

Aug. 11, 2026

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