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Research Compliance

IRB Education & Outreach

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is committed to promoting ethical research through education, collaboration, and community engagement. Our Education & Outreach Program provides researchers, students, staff, and community partners with the knowledge and tools they need to conduct human subjects research responsibly and in compliance with federal regulations. 

Request a Presentation

Interested in learning more about human subjects research? The IRB offers customizable presentations and training sessions to departments, research groups, classes, community partners, and other audiences. Whether you're new to research or a seasoned investigator, our team can tailor sessions to fit your needs. 

Please reach out to us to schedule a presentation at irb@umt.edu! 

Presentation Topics

We offer a wide range of presentation topics, which can be adapted for different audiences and experience levels:

    • What is the IRB? 
    • Human subjects regulations and ethical principles 
    • Informed consent essentials 
    • Overview of the IRB submission and review process
    • Children in Research: Assent, parental permission, and regulatory categories () 
    • Prisoners: Additional protections under Subpart C () 
    • Pregnant Women & Neonates: Ethical and regulatory considerations ()
    • Ethical issues in AI and human subjects research 
    • Bias, transparency, and consent in data-driven studies 
    • Community engagement and equitable partnerships 
    • Ethical considerations in CBPR 
    • Best practices for inclusive research design
    • Cross-border research regulations 
    • Local ethics committees and cultural context 
    • IRB basics for students and faculty mentors 
    • Guidance for classroom-based or thesis research 
    • Ethical challenges in student-led research 
    • Research under HIPAA, FERPA, and other privacy laws 
    • Handling identifiable private information and de-identified datasets 
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Additional IRB Education Resources

For in-depth, self-paced learning or reference materials, explore the following trusted educational resources: 

  • (Subscription-based training used by many institutions for human subjects research certification)

Contact Us

Have questions or want to schedule a training? 

UM IRB Office

📧 irb@umt.edu

📞 406-243-6672

⏰ Office Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM or by appointment