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Research Integrity and Compliance
Guiding Ethical, Safe, and Responsible Research at UNT

Our Role

At UNT, research excellence is rooted in integrity. Our Research Integrity & Compliance team ensures that every project meets the highest standards of ethics, legality, and institutional responsibility—supporting your work from conception to discovery.

Compliance Pillars

1. Human Subjects Protection (IRB)
Safeguarding participant welfare and ethical standards through thorough protocol review and oversight.
2. Animal Care & Use (IACUC)
Ensuring humane, ethical treatment and compliance for all animal-based research.
3. Biosafety & Biomedical Risks
Promoting secure, safe research practices that adhere to institutional and federal biosafety guidelines.
4. Research Ethics & Training
Facilitating Responsible Conduct in Research (RCR) training — from authorship to data integrity and conflict of interest.
5. Conflicts of Interest & Disclosure Management
Identifying and managing potential biases to preserve the credibility and neutrality of research outcomes.

Why It Matters

Outcome Area
Benefit to UNT Research
Ethical Assurance Protects participants, animals, and communities
Regulatory Integrity Ensures compliance with all legal and institutional mandates
Academic Reputation Upholds UNT’s reputation for ethical and responsible research
Educational Integrity Supports researcher development in ethical norms and accountability

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