Pediatric Research Loan Repayment Program
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
What is Pediatric Research Loan Repayment Program?
In exchange for a two-year commitment to your research career, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will repay up to $35,000 per year of your qualified repayable educational debt, and pay an additional 39 percent of the repayments to cover your Federal taxes.
Administration
Pediatric Research Loan Repayment Program is administered by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Program Requirements
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a U.S. citizen (or U.S. national or permanent resident) and have a M.D., Ph.D., Psy.D., Pharm. D., D.O., D.D.S., D.M.D., D.P.M., D.C., N.D., DVM or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
Application Details
What is the application process for Pediatric Research Loan Repayment Program?
The NIH Extramural LRP application cycle is open from September 1 through November 15 each year. If the cycle is open please visit the Loan Repayment Program Application page to begin your application.