Goes By: CDC PHAP
Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
Two-year, paid, competency-based training and service program offers on-the-job training, unique field assignments and mentoring from CDC employees.
Associates gain hands-on experience that serves as a foundation for their public health careers. After graduating from PHAP, associates are qualified to convert non-competitively to full-time positions at CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Graduates also qualify to apply for positions with public health agencies and non-governmental organizations.
Applicants must have graduated college within the past two years or plan to graduate by July 1 of the application year, have official transcripts showing a 3.0 GPA on an eligible degree. Applicants must also be willing to commit to full-time work for two years, relocate anywhere in the US (including US territories) at their own expense, and work in a state, tribal, local, or territorial public health department, nongovernmental organization, or CDC quarantine station.
The application portal typically opens in January and is available for a limited period of time. Refer to the program website for details.
Two-year salaried position, paid vacation & sick leave, and health insurance
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Senior, Alumni/Non-enrolled, Masters |
Minimum Grade Point Average |
3.0 |
Citizenship |
US Citizen, Permanent Resident |
| Campus Nomination Required | No |
Last updated: June 25, 2025
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