42 CFR § 68.4 - Who is eligible to participate?

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# 68.4 Who is eligible to participate?

To be eligible to participate in the NIH LRPs, individuals must:

(a) Meet the eligibility requirements specified in § 68.3 of this part;

(b) Not be ineligible for participation as specified in § 68.5 of this part;

(c) Engage in qualified research for the contractual period;

(d) Engage in such research for the percentage of time specified for the particular LRP; and

(e) Comply with all other terms and conditions of the applicable Loan Repayment Program.