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How to Apply
Frequently Asked Questions
This section provides answers to the questions most frequently asked by those
interested in applying to the ELP.
ELP Application
This section contains a link to the ELP application. Those interested in
applying are encouraged to carefully read the information in the Program and
Application Overview section prior to applying.
Information for Academia
This section contains important information for academic institutions offering
graduate degrees (master's, law, or doctoral-level) that are interested in
participating in the Emerging Leaders Program. The following documents are
provided:
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Guidance for Colleges and Universities
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Presentation for Academic Institutions with information about the ELP
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Flyer for Academic Institutions that can be reproduced and used for marketing
the Emerging Leaders Program to potential applicants
Program Overview
The program is an excellent opportunity for participants to begin a professional career in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Candidates selected to participate in the program will have: access to experts in their chosen fields to serve as mentors; opportunities to work directly with HHS leaders; formal training and professional development available throughout the two-year internship program. Interns will begin their federal career at pay grade GS-9 and advance to GS-11 in one year (assuming satisfactory performance) plus a
cost-of-living increase. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be eligible for conversion to pay grade GS-12 within their career path at HHS.
The Emerging Leaders Program recruits on an annual basis. Program content and dates referenced in the overview are subject to change.
NOTE:
Graduate students from all academic disciplines who expect to complete an advanced degree from a qualifying college or university by August 31, 2009, are eligible to become an Emerging Leader. According to part 362.101 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, a "qualifying college or university" is an academic institution that meets the requirements as stated in the "General Policies and Instructions" section of the Office of Personnel Management's "Operating Manual: Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions," under "Educational and Training Provisions or Requirements." Generally, the institution must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education or must have acquired "pre-accreditation" or "candidate for accreditation status" that is recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. Last revised: November 28, 2007
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