The initiative invites the community to delve into Portuguese digital memory and create original and innovative projects that primarily use the digital service of the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), developed through FCCN, as their main source. Applications for the Arquivo.pt Award 2026 They are open until May 6, 2026.
THE The prize may be awarded for individual or group work., without thematic limitations, potentially encompassing historical and sociological research, education, communication and technology, and even the design of practical applications that explore the content preserved in Arquivo.pt. By using the Arquivo.pt as the main sourceParticipants can uncover historical narratives, develop useful tools, and contribute to the social and scientific understanding of Portugal's digital presence.
Professionals, students, researchers and all interested citizens can prepare your project and Apply for the 9th edition of the Arquivo.pt Prize.The application must include a text and a short video describing the work carried out.
In the case of group workThe application must be submitted in the name of a single responsible person. Projects that were not awarded prizes in previous editions may reapply.
Prizes totaling 15,000 euros.
The winning project will receive a prize of 10 thousand eurosPrizes are also planned for 3 thousand euros and 2 thousand euros for 2nd and 3rd place, respectively.
They will also be assigned honorable mentions to projects with special focuses: the Público newspaperOnce again, the media partner of this initiative will recognize works focused on the content of its online archive. offering two years of digital subscription. The DNS.pt Association (.PT) The student whose work uses Arquivo.pt to explore and value Portugal's digital presence, focusing on a topic about a .pt website or the history of the .pt domain, will be recognized by awarding a [number/value]. A prize of 1,500 euros for the purchase of a laptop computer..
Arquivo.pt over the years
Since the first edition in 2018, the Arquivo.pt Award already accounts for 231 entries, 34 projects awarded, and over €120,000 in prizes..
In the 2025 edition, the first prize was awarded to the project “My Region – Your Municipal Portal”. This platform centralizes electoral and news information about local government, making the electoral process more transparent and accessible. The portal provides historical content from 1976 to 2021, by municipality and parish, promoting civic participation and combating abstention. Review the winners of the last edition of the Prize. here.
All information regarding regulations and application submission is available at [website address]. archive.pt/award.
