Source Identifier

All deposited data in ChEMBL must be associated with a source that has been registered in ChEMBL. Depositors are assigned a unique numerical identifier known as a Source ID (SRC_ID), which will remain the same throughout their relationship with ChEMBL.

Once a source has been registered, depositors representing this source may submit data to the ChEMBL team who will load the data. Multiple individuals within an organisation may be permitted to deposit data on behalf of a SRC_ID. The management of multiple depositors for a single SRC_ID is not dealt with by ChEMBL, but is the responsibility of the depositors.

The very first step to depositing data in ChEMBL, therefore, is to contact the ChEMBL team who will discuss your data with you and decide whether a new SRC_ID should be created for you to deposit your data against. All that is required for a source identifier is an institution/project name and a short description. A relevant URL can also be included.