Use of Human Subjects in Research

Policy number: 
13.004
Policy description: 

The University of North Texas is committed to safeguarding the rights and welfare of human subjects involved in research studies in order to minimize the risks to human subjects, ensure that all human subjects are fully informed about the research and any related risks, and ensure equity in the selection of human subjects.  UNT recognizes and accepts responsibility, which is shared between the institution and its research investigators, for determining that research involving human subjects fulfills the ethical principles set forth in applicable federal regulations, state and local laws, and institutional guidelines.

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Policy owner: VP for Research and Innovation
Policy contact: 
Jamie Peno
Director, Office of Research Integrity and Compliance
Office of Research and Innovation
940-565-3941
Jamie.Peno@unt.edu
Applies to: 
Faculty, Staff, Students, All University
Date Issued: 
Thursday, September 1, 1983
Cross-References: 

Last updated: 

Date: 
09/22/2011
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Revision structurally mirrors the new policy developed for UNT-Dallas and approved by General Counsel. Effective 9/22/2011.
Date: 
01/01/2005
Action: 
Revision
Date: 
07/01/2002
Action: 
Revision
Date: 
11/01/1998
Action: 
Review without revision
Date: 
08/01/1994
Action: 
Revision
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