I'm thinking about applying. What steps should I take?
Know the deadlines and timelines
Review the deadline for the online application, colleague and institutional support documentation, certification and contract documentation, and change requests.
Become familiar with the application review timeline.
Become familiar with the application review timeline.
Decide which LRP to apply for
Determine if you qualify
Obtain a Commons ID
Use LRP website resources
Watch the webinars, read the Tips for Writing a Competitive LRP Application, connect with the LRPs on social media, and contact the LRP Information Center for additional assistance.
What do I need to know to prepare my application?
Review the Apply and Renew
section of the website carefully
Consider the best IC match
It is strongly recommended that applicants contact the LRP IC Liaisons for questions regarding matching research to IC Mission and Priorities. Extramural Clinical, Pediatric, and Health Disparities LRP applicants may indicate a preferred
NIH Institute or Center (IC) for application review.
Get help
Loan documentation
Applicants are encouraged to collect loan documentation as soon as the application is submitted. Collecting loan documentation is a lengthy process.