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Project

Use Register Project from the left sidebar. The project is the top-level IMDA record and must be created before a study can be registered.

Temporary Project ID

After submitting this form, IMDA will assign a temporary Project ID in the format TEMP_IMP_XX.

IMDA project registration screen showing the research area selection.

What to Fill

Field What to Enter Writing Guideline
Title* Official name of the overall research project. Use a specific, descriptive title. Do not use only a disease, organism, or instrument name.
Project Contributors* Principal Investigator, submitter, and other people responsible for the project. Enter full names and use valid email addresses and complete institution names wherever requested.
Research Area* Main scientific subject area of the project. Select the closest available controlled term. If no suitable term exists, check Browse Lists or request an addition through Update List.
Funding Source* Funding agency, grant number, or institutional support. Use the official funder name and grant number. If there was no external funding, follow the option provided by IMDA.
Project Description* Brief description of the project purpose, scope, and expected data. Write 3-5 clear sentences that explain the research question and the type of metabolomics work.

Submit and Continue

  1. Fill all fields marked with an asterisk.
  2. Select the closest Research Area.
  3. Check the funding source and project description carefully.
  4. Click Submit to register the project.
  5. Keep the temporary Project ID and select it when registering the study.