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 (LRP)

Provides critical guidance on the NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRP) review process, benefits, obligations, and key dates to ensure timely and accurate applications.

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Deadline

December 4, 2025

Award amount

Up to $50,000 per year

Eligibility

Must have qualified educational loans; Loans must be from qualified lenders; Must conduct two years of qualified research

Requirements

Institutional Business Official (IBO) to verify eligibility and employment; Minimum of three, maximum of five reference letters; For mentored scientists, one reference must be from the mentor; Updated payoff quotes for loans; Account statement with specific required information

Application materials

Online application; Supporting documentation; Reference letters; Institutional certification

How to apply

Apply online; Submit supporting documentation; Ensure IBO verification; Obtain reference letters

Important dates

Online Application Period: September 1, 2025 - December 4, 2025; Supporting Documentation Period: September 1, 2025 - December 4, 2025; Application Assignment Period: November 2025 - December 2025; Peer Review Period: February 2026 - May 2026; Notification Period: August 2026 - September 2026

Documents

Mentored Research Scientist table (PDF); Independent Researcher table (PDF)

Contact

LRP Program Officers; NIH Division of Loan Repayment (lrp@nih.gov)

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