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2026
Learn How Much You Could Receive for a Loan Repayment Award
Planning to apply for an Extramural Loan Repayment Programs (LRP) Award? NIH has relaunched the LRP Award Calculator, a quick and easy tool that provides an estimate of your potential LRP award amount. Simply enter your total qualifying educational loan debt and your annual income to see what you may be eligible to receive.
2025
FY 2026 NIH Extramural Loan Repayment Programs Deadline Extended to December 4, 2025
Please note that the Extramural LRP Application Submission Deadline has been extended to December 4, 2025. The new deadline also applies to reference letters and institutional certifications.
Applying for a NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Award? Don’t Miss the Upcoming Webinar!
You're invited to join NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP) staff on Thursday, October 9 at 2 PM ET for a live Technical Assistance Webinar. This session will provide LRP applicants with an in-depth look at the application process and more.
NIH Extramural Loan Repayment Programs: Application Cycle Opening and New Website Location
We are pleased to announce that the application period to apply for FY 2026 NIH Extramural Loan Repayment Program (LRP) awards will open on September 1, 2025 and close on November 20, 2025.