NIH Loan Repayment Program open - Work with ORSP

The NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP) may repay up to $50k annually of an NIH researcher's qualified educational debt. This year's NIH LRP application cycle opens on September 1 and runs through November 21.  Applicants are required to work with ORSP on some elements of this application process. See below for details.   

Application Cycle Open from September 1 to November 21, 2024

Key Information for U-M LRP Applicants:

1. Institutional Business Official: Amanda Reel, ORSP Senior Project Representative, is the Institutional Business Official (IBO) to list on LRP Applications.
   • Use her Commons ID (REELA1). Note that all caps is required.
   • For questions email reela@umich.edu.
      
2. No PAF is required: Individuals apply for the program, so no Proposal Approval Form (PAF) is necessary.
    
3. Dates and Deadlines: The application cycle is open from September 1 to November 21, 2024. ORSP and NIH recommend completing the Colleague Information section of the application at least two weeks before the submission deadline. 
    
4. You'll need an eRA Commons ID with the PI role: Use this Commons ID Request Form to submit the request to ORSP. Note: Before you submit this request, you must have previously signed into eResearch.