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2026 Georgetown Congressional Operations Seminar Application

Application is due by September 4, 2026 at 2400.

We welcome your application for the Georgetown Congressional Operations Seminar, sponsored by the Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University, Washington, DC. This award provides funding for current dues-paying COA member(s) in the USPHS Commissioned Corps (Active Duty, Ready Reserves, or Veterans). The course will be held in person from December 7-10, 2026. The COF will cover tuition and fees associated with the program as well as travel and per diem for attendees.

Please email all inquiries to Annette Beadle, Grants Manager, at abeadle@coausphs.org. Include in subject line '2026 Georgetown Congressional Operations Seminar.'

For additional information about the certificate programs, visit:
https://gai.georgetown.edu/?p=440



1.Applicant Contact Information(Required.)
2.What is your COA membership number?(Required.)
3.What is/was your rank in the USPHS Commissioned Corps?(Required.)
4.Status (choose all that apply)
5.What is/was your professional category in the USPHS Commissioned Corps?(Required.)
6.Provide a statement (750 words maximum) explaining how your experience in the US Public Health Service shaped your understanding of government policies and their impact on public health (global health, etc.). Include a description of how you envision applying this knowledge in your future roles in public service?(Required.)
7.Upload a current resume or CV. (pdf, doc, docx files accepted)(Required.)
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8.Are you able to attend the course for all four days and complete all of the program requirements?(Required.)
9.Do you have agency support for your attendance, in person, to this course? Or, are you willing to take personal leave if administrative leave is not granted?(Required.)