Key points
- PHAP seeks host sites annually from state, tribal, local, and territorial public health agencies, and nongovernmental organizations to place associates in two-year assignments.
- Host sites benefit from a unique partnership with CDC to develop the nation's next generation of public health professionals.
- The application timeline and steps are provided for planning purposes.
Opportunities & Updates
Host Site Application
The next host site application period will open in early 2025.
Webinars: 2025 PHAP Host Site Application Process
Overview
PHAP values its partnerships with public health agencies and tribal and nongovernmental organizations that serve as host sites for public health associates. Each year, PHAP seeks host sites that can provide associates with hands-on learning opportunities for two-year public health assignments.
PHAP places early-career public health professionals in state, tribal, local, and territorial public health agencies, and nongovernmental organizations—such as community-based organizations, public health institutes and associations, and academic institutions—to increase capacity within the host site agency while allowing associates to gain broad experience in public health program operations.
Benefits of Being a Host Site
While PHAP offers tremendous benefits to associates through training and support, the host site also receives numerous benefits, including:
- CDC-funded associates who are well-rounded, energetic, flexible, early-career individuals bringing valuable skills to host agencies
- A unique partnership with CDC to develop the nation's next generation of public health professionals
- Online learning opportunities for host site supervisors and access to CDC resources
Learn more in this host site fact sheet.
Key Host Site Application Dates
General Timeline
The dates listed below are subject to change.
- Steps
- Host site application cycle typically opens for 2-4 weeks in/around February.
- Guidelines for completing the application package will be available and a brief training on the host site application system will be given.
- Program reviews host site applications and may request additional information
- Program selects and matches associates to host sites
- Program notifies host sites and associates of assignments
- Associates report to host to begin two-year assignment
- Associates attend PHAP orientation virtually or at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia
If you have questions about the application process, please contact the PHAP helpdesk.