The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will host a webinar Oct. 2, about how to receive up to $100,000 in qualified educational loan repayment. The NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP) technical assistance webinar will cover the application process, eligibility requirements and the numerous benefits of receiving an LRP award. The LRP is a set of programs established by Congress designed to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals into biomedical or biobehavioral research centers.
The deadline to apply for the program is Nov. 16. Individuals have the opportunity to qualify in return for a commitment to engage in NIH mission-relevant research. The NIH offers informative overview videos on the LRP Program.
For more information, contact Katie Grady, American College of Radiology® Government Affairs Director.
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