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DISCOVERING WAYS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN
Program Purpose
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The purpose of the Pediatric Research LRP is to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals as pediatric investigators.
Program Announcement
See Notice for Extramural Pediatric Research Loan Repayment Program (LRP-PR) for program and policy guidance.
Program Eligibility
- Meet general eligibility requirements
of the LRPs outlined in the eligibility section of the site
- Have an M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., Psy.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.M.D., D.P.M., D.C., N.D., O.D., D.V.M., or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institution
- Engage in qualified pediatric research
Definitions
Pediatric Research
Research that is directly related to diseases, disorders, and other conditions in children, including pediatric pharmacology.
Glossary of Terms
LRP Data
New Applications for Pediatric Research LRP
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Source: NIH LRP
Data Accurate as of 10/01/12
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Renewal Applications for Pediatric Research LRP
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Assistance
For further assistance, we encourage you to contact:
- Loan Repayment Programs (LRP) Information Center. Call 866-849-4047 or e-mail
lrp@nih.gov
- LRP liaison
at the NIH Institute or Center (IC) most closely related to your research
- Your research supervisor or mentor
Date Last Updated: October 24, 2012
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