In submitting a sponsored project proposal, UNT is committing itself to fulfill the purposes and requirements of the proposed project through use of University personnel, resources and facilities.  This policy sets out requirements related to the submission of sponsored project proposals to external sponsors, including all proposals for projects carried out in academic departments, laboratories, administrative units and clinics of UNT.  In addition, this policy covers proposals for projects performed off campus, including but not limited to those performed at affiliated institutio

UNT encourages faculty and staff members to seek external support for sponsored projects related to teaching, research and public service. UNT recognizes the principle that such activities increase the excellence of instruction and are vital to the university’s academic mission. Teaching, research and public service activities are an essential part of the academic responsibilities of faculty members. Sponsored project funding is a valuable resource that can make these activities possible, and should be actively pursued and fully utilized.

In order to maintain the public trust, UNT is committed to promoting the highest possible ethical standards in research and scholarly conduct.  The occurrence of research misconduct undermines the integrity of the institution and damages the reputation of all researchers affiliated with the institution.  Therefore, the University must respond appropriately whenever an allegation of research misconduct is made.  The purpose of the University’s research misconduct policy is to define actions constituting research misconduct and to establish clear and coherent procedures for res

It is the policy of UNT that no proposed, awarded, or ongoing UNT research project shall be biased by a significant financial interest of any Investigator responsible for the design, conduct, or reporting of the research.   The purpose of this policy is to assure objectivity in research.

All UNT Investigators who apply for or receive funding from any entity for a research project will comply with the requirements of this policy and the UNT conflict of interest procedures for PHS funded research or non-PHS funded research, as applicable.    

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.

This policy sets forth institutional requirements related to recovery and distribution of Facilities and Administration (F&A) funds.  UNT applies the federally negotiated F&A rates to all sponsored project grants and contracts, including projects involving federal, state, private and non-profit sponsors. In the event a sponsor limits or prohibits the full recovery of the federal F&A amounts; the institution will recover the allowable amount.

This policy sets out requirements related to the award management of sponsored projects. Award management includes responsibility for financial management and oversight of grants and contracts. This policy addresses allowable/unallowable costs, the significant absence of a Principal Investigator, progress reporting to external sponsors, program income, and record-keeping related to a sponsored project.  Although federal regulations are referenced, for consistency this policy will apply to all UNT sponsored projects.

This policy establishes responsibility for humane care and use of animals in research, research training, experimentation, and biological testing conducted at or supported by UNT.

The purpose of this policy is: (1) to encourage the creation, development, and management of Intellectual Property including, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, know-how, and trademarks in the best interest of the public, the Creator(s), UNT, and the research sponsor(if any); (2) to provide for protection of Intellectual Property through patents, copyrights, trade secrets and trademarks; (3) to ensure that monetary and other benefits derived from Intellectual Property including patents, copyrights, trade secrets and trademarks are equitably distributed to the Creator(s), UNT and other part