Activities Requiring Protocols

All Human Subjects Research conducted by faculty, students and staff of Montana State University must be approved by the Institutional Review Board. This requirement applies to unfunded research, research funded by the federal government, and research funded by other sources.

 

 

 

Committee Meeting Dates
Full Committee Review Protocol Due Date IRB Meeting Date
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Wedneday, May 6, 2026
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
N/A No July Convened Meeting
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Committee Duties

The IRB has the authority to approve, require changes to, or disapprove human subjects research in accordance with 45 CFR 46. To approve a study, the IRB ensures that risks are minimized, benefits outweigh risks, subjects are selected equitably, informed consent is appropriately obtained and documented, and privacy and confidentiality are protected. The IRB also applies additional safeguards for vulnerable populations and ensures research aligns with the ethical principles of the Belmont Report.