Program Description
The program supports the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Intramural Research Program in recruiting and retaining health professionals
from disadvantaged backgrounds to conduct clinical research at the NIH by
providing for the repayment of educational loans for participants with
substantial amounts of educational debt relative to income. Participants
agree by written contract to engage in clinical research as employees of the
NIH for a minimum two-year period. Maximum program benefit is $35,000 per
year in loan repayments and $13,650 per year in Federal tax
reimbursements.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a health
care professional and US national, citizen, dual citizen or permanent
resident who is qualified/certified/licensed in laboratory or clinical
research or has a nursing degree. You must also characterize your financial
situation as low income or very low income.
Loan Terms
N/A
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
For more information please visit our website at:
http://www.lrp.nih.gov
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/
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