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.

 

Case Report
(PHCC Application)

Application to undertake a case study within PHCC.

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Data Request
(PHCC Application)

Application to undertake research using data held within PHCC databases.

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Research Proposal
(PHCC Application)

Application to undertake research in PHCC or collaborative research with PHCC and one or more institutions not included in the national reliance agreement.

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Research Proposal
(Institutional IRB Reliance Application)

Application to undertake research in one of the following institutions:
1. Ministry of Public Health (MoPH)
2. University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST)
3. University of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ)

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Research proposal
(National Reliance Application)

Application to undertake collaborative research in PHCC and one or more institutions under the national reliance agreement (Hamad Medical Corporation, Sidra Medicine, Weil Cornell-Qatar and Qatar Bio Bank).

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