Program Description
The ECR-LRP is a congressionally mandated loan repayment program
that was established by the Secretary for the Department of Health and Human
Services through the Director of NIH. The objective of the ECR-LRP is the
recruitment and retention of highly qualified health professionals from
disadvantaged backgrounds to clinical research careers. The emphasis on
clinical research and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds highlights
the need for the involvement of a cadre of competent physician scientists in
clinical research. Such a cadre of clinical investigators have the potential
of impacting the medical processes within their communities by engaging in
as well as promoting the development of clinical research programs that
reflect an understanding of the variety of issues and problems associated
with health status.
A non-profit
institution must support applicant's research, foundation, professional
society or U.S. government entity (Federal, state, or local), and applicants
must commit 50% or more of their time, or not less than 20 hours per week,
to health disparities, or clinical research.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must have student
loans greater than or equal to 20% of your institutional base salary and you
must have completed doctoral level education.
Loan Terms
N/A
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
Information is available at:
http://www.lrp.nih.gov
as well as:
http://www.ncmhd.nih.gov
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/
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