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

Roadmap for the NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRP) application process, including steps, requirements, and timelines.

Deadlinemid-November annually
Award amountUp to $50,000 per year
Last checkedJun 28, 2026
Application

NIH Extramural Application Process Roadmap

Roadmap for the NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRP) application process, including steps, requirements, and timelines.

Eligibility
Review basic eligibility requirements for all LRPs.
Requirements
Obtain an eRA Commons ID with a Principal Investigator (PI) role.; Collect loan documentation.; Comply with LRP contract terms and conditions.
Application materials
Colleague and institutional support documentation.; Certification and contract documentation.
How to apply
Know the deadlines and timelines.; Decide which LRP to apply for.; Determine if you qualify.; Obtain a Commons ID.; Use LRP resources.; Review the Extramural LRP section.
Important dates
IC change requests for Extramural LRP must be submitted by January 31.
Documents
eRA Commons ID Overview (PDF); Tips for Writing a Competitive LRP Application (PDF, 74 KB); LRP Application Instruction Guide; LRP contract (PDF)

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