NIH Changes: Basic Experimental Studies Involving Humans (BESH)

In a change of longstanding policy, NIH will not consider Basic Experimental Studies with Humans (BESH) proposed in funding applications with due dates on or after May 25, 2026 to be clinical trials. Join the Office of Sponsored Programs and the Office of Research Protections for an informational session regarding implications in areas such as application for NIH funding and study registration on ClinicalTrials.gov.