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.