RESEARCH SUBMISSION

Buhooth Overview

Individuals planning to undertake research in PHCC must seek prior approval from PHCC’s Institutional Review Board (IRB). Where a research budget is required, a request must be submitted to the Research Budget Sub-Committee (RBSC) together with the research application.

Buhooth is PHCC’s online research submission portal. It is designed to:

  • Be a single point of contact for all research submission related information.
  • Guide principal investigators (PIs) on the documentary requirements related to submissions.
  • Reduce processing timelines.
  • Allow real time tracking of applications.

Research Submission

To submit an IRB application, please follow the below steps:

  • Establish the type of research submission.
  • Download the relevant submission forms using links provided below.
  • Establish the list of forms that need to be submitted using the checklist included.
  • Complete the required submission forms in accordance with guidance included in each document.
  • PHCC Principal Investigator (PI) to submit application on Buhooth. Where the PI is not affiliated to PHCC, the PHCC site investigator must submit the application.