Engagement and Resources
Published June 15, 2026
By AACOM Government Relations
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Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Receives NIH Grant to Advance Healthy Aging Research: Cory W. Baumann, PhD, of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, has received a $2.8 million NIH grant to study proteins that help muscles adapt to exercise and maintain resilience with age. The five-year project could advance understanding of age-related muscle loss and support the development of new approaches to promote healthy aging. Learn more. |
Apply to HRSA’s Faculty Loan Repayment Program: Awardees will have a portion of their health professional student loan debt ($40,000 max over two years) repaid. In return, they must serve at an eligible health professions school. Applications ae being accepted through July 9, 2026. Join a webinar on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and learn more. |
Apply to the STAR Loan Repayment Program: Applications are now being accepted for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program. Eligible substance use disorder treatment clinicians and community health workers can apply through June 23, 2026, 7:30 PM ET. Learn more. |
Apply to HRSA Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program: Apply for up to $100,000 in loan repayment through HRSA's Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program. Applications are accepted through June 30, 2026, 7:30 PM ET. Learn more. |
Apply to HRSA’s Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) Program: The RRPD program provides start-up funding to create accredited rural residency programs in a qualifying specialty and technical assistance for rural graduate medical education. Up to 15 recipients may receive up to $750,000 for a three-year grant period. View frequently asked questions and a recording of the technical assistance webinar. Applications are being accepted through July 8, 2026. Learn more. |
Register for HRSA’s 2026 Healthy Grants Workshop Series: HRSA is hosting a free workshop series designed to help grant recipients successfully manage their awards. Sessions are available for both new and experienced recipients and will cover topics including grants administration, budgeting, allowable costs and more. Workshops will take place May–August 2026 from 1:00–4:00 PM ET. Register today. |