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.
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The program recruits and retains healthcare professionals to serve at eligible practice sites located in health professional shortage areas (HPSAs).
HPSAs can be geographic areas, populations, or facilities. These areas have a shortage of primary, dental, or mental health care providers.
Program participants (MDs and DOs ONLY) must practice at least two years at an approved public or private healthcare organization and can receive up to $150,000.00 toward educational loan repayment.
The program recruits and retains healthcare professionals to serve at eligible practice sites located in health professional shortage areas (HPSAs).
HPSAs can be geographic areas, populations, or facilities. These areas have a shortage of primary, dental, or mental health care providers.
Program participants (MDs and DOs ONLY) must practice at least two years at an approved public or private healthcare organization and can receive up to $150,000.00 toward educational loan repayment.
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The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment office requests quotes for 70 cutting edge, moldboard items (NSN 3830-00-431-6560). This is a Fast Auto Evaluation RFQ with no set-aside, and delivery is required 100 days after award. Quotes are due through DIBBS by November 9, 2026.
