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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Loan Repayment Programs Overview

NIH Loan Repayment Programs recruit and retain health professionals in research careers by repaying educational debt in exchange for a commitment to research.

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Deadline

December 4, 2025

Award amount

Up to $50,000 annually

Eligibility

Health professionals in biomedical or biobehavioral research careers; Researchers not employed by NIH (Extramural LRP); Researchers employed by NIH (Intramural LRP)

How to apply

Visit the Award section to access your portal, manage your awards, and/or renew your LRP award.

Important dates

Extramural New & Renewal Awards: Opens September 1, 2025, Due December 4, 2025; Intramural New & Renewal Awards: Opens January 2, 2026, Due March 16, 2026; Intramural ACGME New Awards: Opens January 2, 2026, Due April 15, 2026

Contact

NIH Division of Loan Repayment; E-mail OER Webmaster for technical issues

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