Requesting Additional Information on a Submission

During the course of your ancillary review*, if you would like to request changes to the study or to provide additional information, you can do so via the Add Comment activity.


1. Log in to irb.harvard.edu

2. Navigate to the submission (see Accessing a Submission for more instructions).

3. From the submission, click Add Comment.

4. Use the comment box space to request changes to the study or ask the PI to provide additional information.

5. (Optional) Upload any documentation to support your request (e.g. a tracked changes version of study documents to convey the changes you are requesting).

6. Select the appropriate comment recipients so that the PI/Study Team/IRB Coordinator will know that you’ve requested clarifications. It is recommended that all three are selected.

  • All individuals with access to the submission can view the comment, even if they are not marked as recipients of the comment notice.
  • If no recipients are selected for the comment notice, the comment will only appear on the History tab of the submission workspace.

7. When you are done, click OK.

Research Administration and Compliance Suite Office Hours (ESTR-IRB, Agreements-DUA, Data Safety, OAIR)

The system support team is available during regular office hours to provide one-on-one time to demonstrate system functions, provide training, answer questions, and collect feedback. Sessions cover the entire suite (ESTR-IRB, Agreements-DUA, Data Safety, and OAIR) and are customized based on the registrant preference. 

Office hours are open:
• Tuesdays: 10:00am ET - 11:00am ET
• Thursdays: 3:00pm ET - 4:00pm ET

Please schedule time with us!
1. Visit the Bookings page (linked here) 
2. Choose a time.  Available times (not already booked) will display for 30-minute increments.
3. Share your name and email
4. Click "Book" at the bottom of the page. 

After completing the steps through Bookings, you will receive a confirmation email/calendar invitation reserving the time.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at estrhelp@harvard.edu.