68c.1—What is the scope and purpose of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Contraception and Infertility Research Loan Repayment Program (CIR-LRP)?

This part applies to the award of educational loan payments under the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Contraception and Infertility Research Loan Repayment Program (CIR-LRP) authorized by section 487B of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288-2 ). The purpose of this CIR-LRP is the recruitment and retention of highly qualified health professionals to conduct contraception and/or infertility research.