PHRC Document Submission Tool

The Document Submission Tool is available for anyone to transmit any type of document electronically to the PHRC. This Tool is best used for submissions that include multiple documents. For submissions with two or fewer short documents, submitting by fax is an acceptable alternative. Fax to 617-424-4199.

How to Use the Tool:

  1. Complete, sign and date the appropriate PHRC form(s) as usual. All PHRC forms can be found on the Forms and Instructions page of the PHRC web site: http://healthcare.partners.org/phsirb/forms.htm

  2. Complete all study-related documents, such as the protocol summary, consent form(s), recruitment materials, diaries, questionnaires, etc.

  3. Go to the PHRC Document Submission Tool login page: http://insight.partners.org/IRBUpload/ (PHS intranet link)
    You will need to enter your Partners user name and password. This is the same user name and password you use to log into your Partners computer. The tool can only be accessed from within the Partners network or through VPN access.

  4. Enter the protocol number of the submission, if one has been assigned. Enter the number in the following format: 2004p-123456.
  5. Enter your e-mail address.
  6. Check the submission type. You can check more than one as long as all documents are for the same protocol. You will need to upload documents for another protocol separately.
  7. Click the "Browse" button. Locate your first document to upload, click on the file name and then click "Open." The file name should then appear next to the Browse button. Repeat this step for all documents to submit.
  8. When all documents have been selected or "Browsed and Opened", click the "Upload File(s)" button.

  9. When the upload is complete, a message will appear under the "Upload File(s)" button indicating the files that were successfully uploaded or "Sent." You may print this page for your records.
  10. Fax any page with signatures to 617-424-4199 or 617-424-4111. Please include protocol number or PI name and title to easily identify which submission the signature page(s) belongs to. If you have a scanner, you may also scan the pages with signatures and include those with your electronic submission. You do not need to follow up with mailed hard copies of any documents uploaded or faxed.