NIH Loan Repayment Programs

Information on the NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) for health professionals, including application periods, deadlines, and award details.

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DeadlineDecember 4, 2025

Award amountup to $50,000 annually

Last checkedJun 26, 2026

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NIH Loan Repayment Programs

Information on NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) to recruit and retain health professionals in biomedical research careers. Repays up to $50,000 annually of educational debt.

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Deadline

December 4, 2025 (Extramural New & Renewal Awards)

Award amount

Up to $50,000 annually

Eligibility

Health professionals in biomedical or biobehavioral research careers

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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