Funding & Opportunities: Incentive Programs (28)
Adult Degree Completion
Incentive
The Adult Degree Completion offers a chance to finish your education, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board would like you to consider going back to school and finishing your degree.
Geographic Coverage: Texas
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Texas |
Arkansas Community Match Rural Physician Recruitment Program
Incentive
The purpose of the program is to assist medically underserved communities in Arkansas with physician recruitment. This program offers an added financial incentive to physicians willing to commit to practice in rural Arkansas.
Geographic Coverage: Arkansas
Application Deadline: February 28, 2011
Sponsor: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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Tagged keywords: Arkansas, Financial Aid, Physicians, Primary Care, Recruitment and Retention, Rural |
Delaware Conrad State 30/J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Incentive
The Conrad State 30 / J-1 Visa Waiver Program is used to place international medical graduates who have completed their medical education in the United States in underserved areas of the state.
Geographic Coverage: Delaware
Application Deadline: June 30, 2011
Sponsor: Delaware Office of Primary Care & Rural Health
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Tagged keywords: Delaware, International Medical Graduates, Shortage Designations |
Delaware National Interest Waiver
Incentive
Foreign physicians can be granted a national interest waiver if they agree to work full-time in a clinical practice for the period of usually 5 years. These waivers relieve the petitioner from fulfilling the labor certification requirements as administere
Geographic Coverage: Delaware
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Delaware Office of Primary Care & Rural Health
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Tagged keywords: Delaware, International Medical Graduates, Shortage Designations |
Georgia Rural Physician Tax Credit
Incentive
Provides a tax credit to primary care physicians and general surgeons in Georgia who primarily admit patients to a rural hospital and reside in a rural county or a county contiguous to the rural county in which they practice.
Geographic Coverage: Georgia
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
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Tagged keywords: Family Medicine Physicians, General Internal Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, General Surgeons, Georgia, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Physicians, Rural |
Louisiana Tax Credit for Physicians and Dentists
Incentive
Louisiana Tax Credit for Physicians and Dentists provides five thousand dollars per taxable year up to a maximum of five years for each taxpayer meeting all of the eligibility criteria.
Geographic Coverage: Louisiana
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
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Tagged keywords: Dentists, Louisiana, Physicians, Shortage Designations |
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans Rural Scholars Track
Incentive
The RST is designed to recruit highly motivated students who are committed to practicing primary-care medicine in rural areas of Louisiana.
Geographic Coverage: Louisiana
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Southeast Louisiana AHEC
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Family Medicine Physicians, Financial Aid, General Internal Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, General Surgeons, Louisiana, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Physicians, Rural |
Maryland J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Incentive
Reviews applications and makes recommendations to the U.S. Department of State for foreign born physicians requesting waivers from their J-1 Visa, which requires them to return to their home country for two years at the end of their medical training.
Geographic Coverage: Maryland
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Maryland Primary Care Office
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Tagged keywords: Immigration, International Medical Graduates, Maryland, Shortage Designations |
Maryland National Interest Waiver
Incentive
Supports physicians with a Maryland sponsored J-1 Visa Waiver for a National Interest Waiver (NIW).
Geographic Coverage: Maryland
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Maryland Primary Care Office
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Tagged keywords: International Medical Graduates, Maryland, Shortage Designations |
Medicare Payment Incentives for Eligible Professionals
Incentive
The Recovery Act establishes financial incentives beginning in January 2011 for eligible professionals (EPs) who are meaningful EHR users.
Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Tagged keywords: Medicare and Medicaid, National, Physicians, Shortage Designations, Technology |
Medicare Payment Incentives for Hospitals
Incentive
The Medicare Payment Incentives for Hospital funds will be distributed through Medicare and Medicaid incentive payments to EPs, physicians, and hospitals who are “meaningful EHR users.”
Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Tagged keywords: Hospitals, Medicare and Medicaid, National, Technology |
Michigan Tuition Incentive Program
Incentive
The Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) is an incentive program that encourages eligible students to complete high school by providing tuition assistance for the first two years of college and beyond.
Geographic Coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Michigan Student Financial Services Bureau
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Tagged keywords: Financial Aid, Michigan, Workforce Pipeline |
National Interest Waiver Program
Incentive
The National Interest Waiver is a waiver of the job offer requirement for foreign nationals who would like to obtain permanent residence in the United States in the employment based second preference category.
Geographic Coverage: Virginia
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Virginia Division of Primary Care and Rural Health
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Tagged keywords: International Medical Graduates, Virginia |
New Jersey Health Enterprise Zone Deduction
Incentive
The Health Enterprise Zone Deduction provides eligible taxpayer to deduct an amount, as defined herein, from his or her gross income.
Geographic Coverage: New Jersey
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
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Tagged keywords: Dentists, Family Medicine Physicians, General Internal Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, Midwives, New Jersey, Nurse Practitioners, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Physician Assistants, Primary Care |
Oklahoma Physician/Community Match Loan Program
Incentive
The Oklahoma Physician/Community Match Loan Program offers to provide financial assistance to the primary care physician in setting up a practice in selected communities in Oklahoma.
Geographic Coverage: Oklahoma
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Oklahoma Primary Care Association
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Tagged keywords: Oklahoma, Physicians, Rural |
Optometry Tuition Reduction Program Interstate Compact Pennsylvania College of Optometry/State of Maryland
Incentive
Offers reduced tuition for Maryland residents admitted to the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in return for an agreement to practice in Maryland.
Geographic Coverage: Maryland
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Maryland Higher Education Commission
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Tagged keywords: Financial Aid, Maryland, Optometrists |
Pennsylvania J-1 Visa Waiver Program (State Conrad 30)
Incentive
Reviews applications and makes recommendations to the U.S. Department of State for foreign born physicians requesting waivers from their J-1 Visa in return for a service agreement.
Geographic Coverage: Pennsylvania
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Department of Health
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Tagged keywords: Immigration, International Medical Graduates, Pennsylvania, Shortage Designations |
Primary Care Case Management (PCCM) Managed Care
Incentive
Seeks to recognize providers for quality patient care, improve MaineCare members' access to providers, establish a medical home, increase care continuity, strengthen the patient provider relationship, and reduce unnecessary expenditures and utilization.
Geographic Coverage: Maine
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Maine Department of Health and Human Services
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Tagged keywords: Care Coordination, Family Medicine Physicians, Federally Qualified Health Centers, General Internal Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, Maine, Nurse Practitioners, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Primary Care |
Rural Medical Clinic Revolving Loan Fund
Incentive
The Rural Medical Clinic Revolving Loan Fund was established to provide incentive to attract and encourage obstetricians, gynecologists, general pediatricians, general internists, and family practice physicians to establish their practices in Arkansas.
Geographic Coverage: Arkansas
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Arkansas Department of Health
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Tagged keywords: Arkansas, Family Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Rural |
Rural Physician Incentive Revolving Fund
Incentive
The Rural Physician Incentive Revolving Fund is an initiative created to encourage physicians to locate and to remain in the practice of primary care (family practice, general practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, or OB/Gyn) in Arkansas.
Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Arkansas Department of Health
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Tagged keywords: Arkansas, Family Medicine Physicians, General Internal Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Physicians, Primary Care, Rural |
Southern Regional Education Board: Academic Common Market
Incentive
For more than 50 years, the SREB Academic Common Market has enabled students to pursue out-of-state college majors at discounted tuition rates, through agreements among the states and colleges and universities.
Geographic Coverage: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Southern Regional Education Board
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Tagged keywords: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Education and Training, Financial Aid, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia |
Tennessee Health Access Incentive Program
Incentive
For the minimum service obligation of 3 years, qualified providers are given practice incentive grants. These grants may be used for matters such as student loan repayment, start-up costs, etc.
Geographic Coverage: Tennessee
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Tennessee Office of Rural Health
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Tagged keywords: Family Medicine Physicians, General Internal Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, Loan Repayment Programs, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Psychiatrists, Recruitment and Retention, Shortage Designations, Tennessee |
Texas Exemption Program for Children of Professional Nursing Program Faculty and Staff
Incentive
Provides an exemption of tuition to eligible students to encourage their parents to continue employment as professional nurse faculty or staff members in the State of Texas.
Geographic Coverage: Texas
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
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Tagged keywords: Faculty, Financial Aid, Nursing Occupations, Texas |
Texas Exemption Program for Clinical Preceptors and Their Children
Incentive
To encourage nurses to serve as Clinical Nurse Practitioners by providing a partial exemption from tuition to them and/or their children.
Geographic Coverage: Texas
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Financial Aid, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Texas |
Texas Health Service Corps Program: Stipends for Resident Physicians
Incentive
To provide a state-funded stipend for resident physicians pursuing primary care specialties who are willing to practice in medically underserved communities in Texas.
Geographic Coverage: Texas
Application Deadline: June 30, 2011
Sponsor: Texas Department of Rural Affairs
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Family Medicine Physicians, General Internal Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Physicians, Primary Care, Shortage Designations, Texas |
Texas Waiver Program for Registered Nurses Enrolled in Postgraduate Nursing Degree Programs
Incentive
To provide a waiver of nonresident tuition for registered nurses enrolled in graduate nursing programs offered by public institutions in Texas.
Geographic Coverage: Texas
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, Financial Aid, Registered Nurses, Texas |
Tuition Reduction for Non-Resident Nursing Students
Incentive
Offers Maryland resident tuition to non-residents at two-year or four-year public institutions in Maryland in return for a service obligation.
Geographic Coverage: Maryland
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Maryland Higher Education Commission
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Tagged keywords: Financial Aid, Maryland, Nursing Occupations |
West Virginia Recruitment and Retention Community Project (RRCP)
Incentive
Can be used for medical educational loan repayment, residency stipend, retention, sign-on bonus or other incentives the community may needto attract or keep a primary care physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and/or certified nurse midwife.
Geographic Coverage: West Virginia
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: West Virginia Division of Recruitment
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Tagged keywords: Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Primary Care, Recruitment and Retention, West Virginia |
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Page last updated July 28, 2010 |
