U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Supporting Scientific Discovery
The NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) are a set of programs established by Congress and designed to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals into biomedical or biobehavioral research careers. The escalating costs of advanced education and training in medicine and clinical specialties are forcing some scientists to abandon their research careers for higher-paying private industry or private practice careers.
The LRPs counteract that financial pressure by repaying up to $35,000 annually of a researcher's qualified educational debt in return for a commitment to engage in NIH mission-relevant research. Since tomorrow's medical breakthroughs will be made by investigators starting in their research careers today, the LRPs represent an important investment by NIH in the future of health discovery and the wellbeing of the Nation.
Application Periods and Documentation Deadlines
Extramural New & Renewal Awards
Online Application Period
Sep 1, 2018 - Nov 15, 2018
Supporting Documentation Period
Sep 1, 2018 - Nov 15, 2018
Intramural New Awards
Online Application Period
Sep 1, 2018 - Apr 3, 2019
Supporting Documentation Period
Sep 1, 2018 - Apr 17, 2019
Intramural ACGME New Awards
Online Application Period
Sep 1, 2018 - Jun 1, 2019
Supporting Documentation Period
Sep 1, 2018 - Jun 14, 2019
Intramural Renewal Awards
Online Application Period
Sep 1, 2018 - Feb 8, 2019
Supporting Documentation Period
Sep 1, 2018 - Feb 23, 2019
Ambassador Highlights
Erik Anderson, MD
Rheumatologist/ Elmezzi Scholar
Elmezzi Graduate School of Molecular Medicine
“I think the LRP will provide additional exposure to research colleagues and networking opportunities. Although I just recently received the award this month, there have already been great opportunities, such as an invitation to participate in the Ambassador Program and attend the NIH Regional Seminar and LRP Awardee Reception”
Tobey Betthauser, PhD
Research Associate
Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
Department of Medicine
University of Wisconsin
Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
“Receiving an LRP award has been a tremendous first step to gain confidence, credentials and financial stability as I take the next steps in becoming an independent researcher. . It has also allowed me to establish connections and begin dialogue with individuals at the NIH and the NIA that will undoubtedly be beneficial as I work towards obtaining future research awards and grants”
Nicholas Burris, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Radiology
University of Michigan
“The most significant impact of the receiving the LRP has been the ability to focus my time and energy on the development of my research and junior academic career without an overwhelming sense of anxiety related to my large student debt burden”
Beth Fields, PhD
Postdoctoral Associate
Department of Occupational Therapy
University of Pittsburgh
“Receiving the LRP award has positively impacted my family. We now have the financial ability to help my husband pursue a higher degree and to start saving money to purchase our first home”
Christine Fortney, PhD
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
Center for Women, Children & Youth
Ohio State University
“I have a daughter who will be heading off to college soon. My husband and I were worried that my huge loan debt would impact our ability to help her with tuition and the other expenses she will have as a college student. The LRP award will significantly lessen our burden and help us to plan for her future, and ours”
Fatima Stanford, MD
Obesity Medicine Physician Scientist
Massachusetts General Hospital
Harvard Medical School
“The LRP has dramatically reduced the burden of student loans while allowing me to fulfill my life dream of conducting research as an obesity medicine researcher. I have encouraged many of my mentees and colleagues to apply for the LRP, and the LRP has served as a springboard board outstanding research careers”
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Upcoming Conferences
American Society for Hematology
San Diego, California
December 1 – 4 2018
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Tune in to a new episode of “All About Grants“, a podcast for investigators, fellows, students, research administrators, and others just curious about grants policy, process, and other topics relevant to NIH’s extramural research program. https://nexus.od.nih.gov/all/2016/09/29/new-on-all-about-grants-nih-lrp/
NIH LRPs Overview – Dr. Ericka BooneDr. Ericka Boone shares her insight on the Division of Loan Repayment. She explores some of the programs of loan repayment that the NIH has to offer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il3gCBsAZbY&t=6s
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