Institutional Review Board
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.
| Full Committee Review Protocol Due Date | IRB Meeting Date |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 |
| Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 |
| Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | Wednesday, November 4, 2026 |
| Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | Wednesday, December 2, 2026 |
| Wednesday, December 23, 2026 | Wednesday, January 6, 2027 |
| Wednesday, January 20, 2027 | Wednesday, February 3, 2027 |
| Wednesday, February 17, 2027 | Wednesday, March 3, 2027 |
| Wednesday, March 24, 2027 | Wednesday, April 7, 2027 |
| Wednesday, April 21, 2027 | Wedneday, May 5, 2027 |
| Wednesday, May 19, 2027 | Wednesday, June 2, 2027 |
| N/A | No July Convened Meeting |
| Wednesday, July 21, 2027 | Wednesday, August 4, 2027 |
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.