Instruction guide for Extramural LRP Applicants for the National Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Programs. Details application process, eligibility, and deadlines.
Must read all eligibility information and ensure qualification for the NIH LRP.; Determine which of the six Extramural LRP subcategories best matches research.; Must be a U.S. citizen.; Must have protected research time.; Prohibited from receiving financial support from a for-profit source during the LRP contract period.
Requirements
Obtain an NIH Commons ID and ensure account is updated.; Contact program officer to discuss research and suitability.; Talk to Mentor/Research Supervisor and ask for NIH Commons ID.; Identify and contact 3-5 Referees to submit reference letters.; Identify and contact a Business Official at your Institution for NIH Commons ID.
Application materials
Research Documents; Reference letters from referees and mentor; Institutional Business Officer certification
How to apply
Log on to the NIH Application Submission System & Interface for Submission Tracking (ASSIST).; Complete and submit LRP Application.; Ensure all supporting documentation is submitted by the deadline.
Important dates
Application cycle opens: September 1, 2025; Application deadline: November 20, 2025; Colleague support must be submitted by the deadline.; Complete Colleague Information section at least two weeks before the deadline.
Documents
LRP Commons Overview document
Contact
Email: lrp@nih.gov
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