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National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs)

Information on applying for the NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRP). Details registration, award types, and next steps for applicants.

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DeadlineNovember 20, 2025
Award amountUp to $50,000 per year
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
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Important Information - NIH Loan Repayment Programs

Provides critical guidance on the NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRP) review process, benefits, obligations, and key dates for applicants.

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Deadline
March 16, 2026
Award amount
Up to $50,000 annually for General, AIDS, and Clinical LRPs.
Eligibility
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident.; Must have eligible educational debt.; Must be employed in a qualifying research position.; Loans must be from qualified lenders.
Requirements
Provide name of Intramural research supervisor or mentor.; Identify an IC Coordinator.; Submit reference letters (3-5 for new, 1 for renewal).; Provide loan documentation.; Meet contractual obligations.
Application materials
Online application form.; Reference letters.; Institutional certification.; Loan documentation.; New/Renewal Intramural Applicant tables (PDFs).
How to apply
Complete the online application.; Identify supervisor/mentor and IC Coordinator.; Obtain reference letters.; Submit required documentation by the deadline.; Contact lenders for loan documentation.
Important dates
Online Application Period: January 2, 2026 - March 16, 2026; Colleague & Institutional Documentation Period: January 2, 2026 - March 16, 2026; IC & Peer Review Period: April 2026 - June 2026; Financial Review Period: April 2026 - June 2026; Notification Period: July 2026
Documents
New Intramural Applicant table (PDF); Renewal Intramural Applicant table (PDF); LRP contract (PDF)
Contact
NIH Division of Loan Repayment; OER Webmaster (for technical issues)

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