NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Info Session - 9/26/23
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The UCLA CTSI and DGSOM Office of Physician Scientist Career Development held this webinar to provide information on the NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP). This funding is designed to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals into biomedical or biobehavioral research careers. The LRPs counteract financial pressure by repaying up to $50,000 annually of a researcher's qualified educational debt in return for a commitment to engage in NIH mission-relevant research.
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NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Info Session - 9/26/23
- 1. NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Informational Webinar Sept 26, 2023 Presentation facilitated by Patricia A. Ganz, MD Co-Director, DGSOM Office of Physician-Scientist Career Development (OPSCD) Guests: Benjamin Meza, MD and Kathleen Van Dyk, PhD who will speak about their experiences as applicants and recipients of funding from the NIH LRP Sponsors: UCLA CTSI and DGSOM OPSCD
- 2. What is the NIH LRP? A federal grant opportunity that supports repayment of educational loans for scientists engaged in research. Designed to counteract the financial pressure of staying in a research career by repaying the applicants qualified educational debt in return for a commitment to engage in NIH mission-relevant research at universities, medical centers, and other U.S. institutions. The LRPs will repay up to $50,000 toward your outstanding, eligible educational debt for each year of the two-year award. In return, you must agree to conduct qualified research activities during the award period.
- 3. What is qualified research? Research supported by a domestic nonprofit foundation, nonprofit professional association, or other nonprofit institution (e.g., university), or a U.S. or other government agency (Federal, state or local). The Extramural LRP includes subcategories that focus on: Clinical Research Pediatric Research Health Disparities Research Research in Emerging Areas Critical to Human Health (REACH) Clinical Research for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds Contraception & Infertility Research
- 4. Who is eligible to apply? You are eligible to apply to the NIH LRP if you: are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident possess a doctoral level degree* have qualifying educational debt equal to or more than 20 percent of your institutional base salary conduct qualifying research supported by a domestic nonprofit foundation, nonprofit professional association, or other nonprofit institution, or a U.S. government agency (federal, state, or local) perform qualified research for at least 20 hours per week *Exceptions may apply to the Contraception & Infertility Research or REACH subcategories.
- 6. Which loans qualify? NIH will repay lenders for the existing principal and interest on loans obtained from qualifying U.S. Government (Federal, State, local) or chartered U.S. academic institutions, and commercial educational lenders obtained for the following: Undergraduate, graduate, and health professional school tuition expenses. Other reasonable educational expenses required bythe school(s) attended, including fees, books, supplies,educational equipment and materials, and laboratory expenses; and Reasonable living expenses, including the cost of room and board, transportation and commuting costs, and other living expenses as determined by the Secretary. For more information on loan eligibility, see the Loan Information section:
- 7. What is the review process? Applications are peer reviewed and evaluated on (1) the applicants potential to pursue a career in research, and (2) the quality of the overall environment to prepare the applicant for a research career.
- 8. Introducing our guests Benjamin Meza, MD - Recipient in 2021 & 2023 Grant Title: Longitudinal Effects of School Climate on Adolescent Social Networks and Substance Use Bio: Dr. Meza is an Assistant Professor-in-Residence in the UCLA Department of Medicine Division of General Internal Medicine and Health Services Research. He is an internal medicine and pediatrics trained clinician-investigator whose research interests include the role of social networks in health equity and development throughout the life course. He is currently studying the effect of cooperative group goals on the formation of social networks and prevention of adolescent substance use.
- 9. Pragmatic Issues Who should apply and when in the research career trajectory is a good time to apply? - Fellowship vs. Faculty - Need a mentor, but not a mentored career award - Multiple program announcements for the awardneed to explore the REACH goals for each of the NIH institutes as well as the specialized calls in e.g., pediatric research, health disparities research, clinical research Need to have a research project during the following year after application that will require at least 20 hours/week
- 10. Format of the Application Abstract Research Activities (8 pages including references) Personal Statement (1 page) Research Environment (1 page) Career Development Plan (1-2 pages) Training/Mentoring Plan (2 pages) NIH Biosketch for applicant and mentor Also need letter of support from the primary mentor and letters of recommendation from other references
- 11. Tips for writing a competitive application Connect with an LRP Liaison at the NIH institute/center to discuss research goals. Know the funding priorities of your NIH Institute or Center (IC). Effectively demonstrate your qualifications and commitment to research. Collaborate with your mentor(s) to effectively communicate resources and support. Show a strong research plan. Provide strong letters of recommendation. Ensure a positive overall impression.
- 12. Next steps Review the program announcements for LRP application on the informational website: https://www.lrp.nih.gov/ Discuss with your mentor whether or not this is the right time to apply and if there is a defined research program for you in the year ahead Determine whether or not your research fits well with the LRP areas of interest Remember, the LRP will not pay your salary, but it will reduce your debt so you will not have this financial responsibility during your research training or early faculty career Take a look at some example applications that we will make available through the CTSI
- 13. Program Announcements Related Announcements July 3, 2023 - Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Clinical Researchers (LRP-CR). See Notice NOT-OD-23-142. July 3, 2023 - Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Health Disparities Research (LRP- HDR). See Notice NOT-OD-23-144. July 3, 2023 - Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Research in Emerging Areas Critical to Human Health (LRP-REACH). See Notice NOT-OD-23-145. July 3, 2023 - Extramural Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds (LRP-IDB). See Notice NOT-OD-23-146. July 3, 2023 - Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Contraception and Infertility Research (LRP-CIR). See Notice NOT-OD-23-147. July 1, 2022 - Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Pediatric Research (LRP-PR). See Notice NOT-OD-22-149.
- 14. Key dates Application due date: November 16, 2023 NIH LRP resources: October 2 LRP Technical Assistance Webinar November 6 Ask Me Anything session- offered but link not yet available
- 15. Why should you consider applying? A wonderful way to eliminate personal debt associated with past educational expenses A prestigious federal award that is competitive and acknowledged as an academic achievement A mini-version of a K-award that facilitates ongoing research with a mentorwill this be the mentor you plan to continue working with or have you identified others? Provides experience with small scale grant writing
- 16. Questions????