CITI training is required for all principal investigators (PIs), co-principal investigators (co-PIs), and faculty mentors involved in a project. It is standard practice that IRBs require some kind of human subjects training of all PIs and co-PIs. This training will give you a foundational understanding of human subjects training that will aid you in your research as well as in filling out the IRB application.

 FIRST TIME LOG IN INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Click on REGISTER
  • Select Your Organization Affiliation: Montana State University
  • Log in using your MSUB netID and password.
  • Find your course using the CITI course list guide on this page.

Co-PIs that are not MSUB students or employees

An MSUB GID (generated ID) and netID are required to register with CITI. If your co-PI does not work or study at MSUB, it is still possible for them to register as an affiliate of MSUB, thought it will take a few extra steps.

First, verify that the personnel working with you on a project is actually a co-PI and therefore required to take CITI training. If personnel on the project are not co-PIs, then they are not required to take CITI. How to verify:

  • See this FAQ from Washington University in St. Louis
  • A co-PI is "engaged with the research." That is, they will "(i) intervene or interact with living individuals for research purposes; or (ii) obtain individually identifiable private information for research purposes" (45 CFR 46.102(d),(f)).
  • If the personnel don't have access to the identifiable information, have not helped in the creation of the protocol, and are not involved in administering the intervention to be tested, then they are likely not a co-PI.
  • If you are not sure whether one of the personnel on your project would be considered a co-PI, please contact the Office of Research Compliance at irb@msubillings.edu.

 Next, if you have verified the non-MSUB personnel is a co-PI, then they will need to get a GID:

  • Send an email to irb@msubillings.edu letting us know that your co-PI will need to be set up with a GID.
  • We will work with your co-PI to complete the necessary paperwork.

Please know that this process can delay the start of your project. It is up to you to start the process as soon as possible in order to not hold up your application. You do not need to have a completed application submitted before contacting the IRB. If you have questions, or know your co-PI will need an MSUB GID, the time to contact us is now!

If you're on too tight of a schedule, there is also the option of paying for the co-PI's CITI training as an individual learner through the CITI website. While not ideal, it is an available option.