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Montana State University-Billings, in accordance with the agreements we have with the federal government, requires ALL projects that involve human subjects to undergo review by our Institutional Review Board (IRB).  This includes all students, staff and faculty projects without exception.  Before March 2007, the IRB asked the researcher to identify whether their project qualified as exempt, expedited, or required full IRB review.  We found this confused many people.  To clarify and simplify our IRB process, we have moved to a single IRB Application Form that will provide the appropriate information to the IRB.  All student projects must include the approval and signature of their faculty member supervising the work.  This will help ensure quality and enhance compliance to the human subjects protocols.

We're here to help. If you need help with ethical questions or filling out the forms, please feel free to contact us (406) 657-2046.

Mission Statement

To support ethical conduct of research that involves human participants in ways that improve the quality of research, increases awareness of ethical research, supports obtaining external support for research, and promotes the University's responsibilities for education, service, and leadership.

Vision

The ORC strives to be a valuable University resource, supporting students, faculty, and staff in conducting ethical research, scholarship, and creative activities.