NOT-OD-26-082: Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Pediatric Research (LRP-PR)

Description: The Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Pediatric Research (LRP-PR) provides repayment of qualified educational debt for health professionals conducting research directly related to diseases, disorders, and other conditions in children. The program repays up to $50,000 annually in exchange for a commitment to conduct NIH mission-relevant research for an average of at least 20 hours per week for at least two years initially. Applications are submitted electronically through ASSIST, and the application period runs from September 1 through November 19, 2026; as of September 4, 2026, the solicitation is open.