FAQ’s

​1. How do I register and log into ABHATH?

Select ABHATH - online submission tab and click the link provided to login to the system. The link will redirect you to Sign in/Sign up page of ABHATH. if you are new to the system please fill your basic information and create a profile to proceed further.

2. How do I check status of my submission?

Once the profile has been created in ABHATH you are a part of the system. When you are initiating a research application submission you will be notified the progress of the submission at each stage. You might receive email notifications at each stage of the submission, but we recommend everyone to log on to the system frequently to track your researches

3. Where should I submit my proposal?

MRC only receiving online submissions for new research studies. Please follow the tab ABHATH-Online Submission under the main menu item ‘Submit your Research’. Quick link also available outside the menu for easy access. Apart from this, HMC can use intranet links to access ABHATH hosted in intranet.

4. What should I do if I notice an error in a proposal I just submitted through ABHATH?

We request the user to create a support ticket in ABAHTH to raise the issue at the earliest. Also, user can inform MRC by contacting via email – AbhathSupport@hamad.qa.Helplines and other contact information is available within the system.

5. Where can I download the templates of Protocol and consent forms?

All documents needed to upload during research submissions are available in MRC website as well as the ‘Download Center ‘of ABHATH.

6. Does a Person outside HMC can be a part of research study?

ABHATH application is not limited to HMC researchers, it’s a web based application and all the researchers those who intend to conduct a research in HMC can use ABHATH system for submission. Any personnel wish to participate in a research inside or outside HMC need to create a profile in ABHATH to become a part of the system.

7. How do I register my organization?

If your organization is not listed in the affiliated institutions, you are recommended to contact MRC by raising a support ticket in ABHATH.

8. Who will review my research project?

Once the submission is completed, application must go through multiple levels of review or scrutiny before approval in MRC. Please refer the approval process of MRC for more information.

9. Who may have access to proposals, projects or organization data on ABHATH?

ABHATH is based on assigned roles; each user will have distinct roles in the system. Research projects/data can be accessed by only the team members in that study. Lead PI/Study owner will be deciding on the roles of the members with that research application.

10. I forgot my user ID and password. What can I do?

We request the user to follow the ‘forgot password’ link available in the system. if it’s not working please contact the MRC via email – AbhathSupport@hamad.qa

11. Is ABHATH online submission system training available?

Step by step instructions for submission are accessible here. You may also find the number of scheduled training sessions under this link: https://www.hamad.qa/EN/education-and-research/Medical_Research/trainingdevelopment/Pages/Research-Training.aspx.

12. How do designated departmental approvers/reviewers access submissions for review?

All designated reviewers and approvers are notified by email when a submission is ready for review. This email contains a link to the ABHATH (i.e., ABHATH - Online Submission System) home page where the online submission can be reviewed.

13. How is a departmental approval indicated?

When departmental approval is granted, the name of the approving individual is inserted at the bottom of your application. These electronic “signatures” are recognized as being in compliance with Federal (FDA 21 CFR 11) standards.

14. What if a Site/Department Chair does not approve a submission?

If the department rejects your submission, the approver will provide MRC with specific feedback. You will receive an email from MRC informing you that your submission was not approved, and providing you with a link to the approver’s comments. After you address the reviewer’s concerns by revising your online application, you will resubmit it and it will be again routed to the department or entity that did not approve it as well as any department/entity that has not yet approved.

If you have additional questions not covered by this FAQ, please submit your own question by e-mail to AbhathSupport@hamad.qa and someone will respond to your question directly