Loan Repayment Program: Revised January 31, 2025

For additional system assistance, please contact the eRA Service Desk. For eligibility questions or general information about the LRP, contact the LRP Information center at https://www.lrp.nih.gov/contact-engage or (866) 849-4047.

LRP User Roles

The following table describes the LRP user roles and their functionality.

Role	Description
PI	Necessary role for logging into ASSIST and applying for a Loan Repayment Program award.
BO	Lets the user access the IBO Portal for the purpose of certifying extramural LRP applicants.
SPONSOR	Lets the user access the IC Coordinator Portal for the purpose of certifying intramural LRP applicants.