MA Repay Program is a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services that funds student loan repayment for health and human services professionals working in Massachusetts communities. The program is administered by the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers in partnership with EOHHS and targets behavioral health providers, primary care clinicians, child and adolescent psychiatrists, substance use treatment providers, Department of Mental Health employees, and home health workers. Eligible recipients must commit to serving in designated community care roles. The program addresses workforce shortages caused by burnout and high educational debt among providers. Applications were last open through December 2024.

NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that funds early postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, to pursue research training in cancer-related fields. The K32 award supports fellows within 12 months prior to transitioning into, or within the first two years of, a postdoctoral position. The program, operated through NCI's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), aims to enhance the pool of qualified diverse cancer researchers. Beginning with the June 12, 2025 due date, the CURE ACE Award is available in both Independent Clinical Trial Required and Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed versions. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at time of award.