Reminder About Inclusion of Participants in Clinical Research

NIH continues to follow all laws (e.g., 42 USC 289a-2) and existing NIH policies that help NIH ensure clinical research includes the appropriate participant demographics to make certain the scientific question under study is addressed in a robust and generalizable manner. Applicants proposing clinical research studies must continue to provide plans including the relevant groups in Section 2 of the PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information Form.

When developing inclusion plans, applicants should follow the appropriate form instructions found on the How to Apply – Application Guide page.

For more information about NIH inclusion policies, check out the Inclusion Policies for Human Subjects page.