NOT-OD-26-083: Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Facilitating Opportunities in Cutting-edge Science (LRP-FOCUS)

Description: The NIH notice describes the Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Facilitating Opportunities in Cutting-edge Science (LRP-FOCUS), which seeks to recruit and retain health professionals conducting qualified research in emerging and high-priority scientific areas. The loan repayment program repays up to $50,000 annually of a researcher's qualified educational debt in exchange for a commitment to conduct NIH mission-relevant research at a domestic nonprofit or government entity. Applications are accepted from September 1 through November 19, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through ASSIST.