Please reach out to Brenna Szott at (406) 994-4706 or via email at brenna.szott@montana.edu for any IRB-related questions.

Determine If You Need IRB Approval

  • IRB Protocol Decision Tool: This tool will help you determine whether or not you will need IRB approval. Please note that this should be used as a guide only. 

Review IRB background information

Complete the Human Subjects Research Training: Students and Class Projects.

  • This training is offered by CITI. You will need to follow the links provided to log in.
  • Make sure to use the LOG IN THROUGH MY ORGANIZATION option choosing Montana State University.
  • You will sign on with your NetID and password.
  • You will need to affiliate your account with Montana State University.
  • Select Add a Course>choose Human Subjects Research>Next>IRB Students and Class Projects>Next
    • The course will show in My Courses.
    • Plan to set aside ~2 hours to complete this training. You must receive an average score of at least 80% to pass the training.

Completed trainings will be uploaded during the twice a week upload. At that time, you will receive view only priviledges in TOPAZ.

  • You will need to complete this form to request your privileges be updated to Principal Investigator (PI)
  • Please note the privileges will not be updated until your required training is complete.

IRB Application: You will complete your IRB application using the TOPAZ protocol system.

  • Login and How-To videos are located on this page.
  • NOTE: Most MSSE students will only need an Exempt level review, not an Expedited/FCR level review. If you believe your project is more than minimal risk, please reach out to Brenna Szott at (406) 994-4706 or via email at brenna.szott@montana.edu for assistance.