The application period for the Institutional Repository Hosting Service is open until May 29, 2026. (SARI), made available within the scope of RCAAP (Open Access Scientific Repositories of Portugal), a digital service of the Foundation for Science and Technology, developed by FCCN and in collaboration with the University of Minho, whose mission is to promote open access to scientific knowledge produced in Portugal.
Aimed at institutions within the national scientific and higher education system, SARI allows for... Hosting institutional repositories with their own identity., ensuring a range of technical services essential to its operation.
A complete and free service.
Currently available for free, the SARI includes the management and maintenance of the technological infrastructure necessary for the operation of the repositories., guaranteeing your availability, security and performance.
Among the services provided, the following stand out: Infrastructure and application management, the performing backups, the technical support (helpdeskas well as initial setup support and training For managers and administrators.
The technical operation of the infrastructure is ensured by the RCAAP team, being the The management of each repository is the responsibility of the respective institution..
Applications: how to participate and selection criteria
Interested institutions must express their interest by May 29, 2026, by sending an email to info@rcaap.pt.
The application must include detailed information about the institution, namely its characterization, recent scientific production, Open Access policy, as well as data on the existing institutional repository, the human resources involved in its management and the identification of the person responsible for the process.
To be considered eligible, Applications must meet certain criteria. like the existence of a minimum of 3000 documents available for deposit, at least 200 documents filed in the last 12 months and Integration into the RCAAP Portal.
The selection process values, among other factors, the scientific production in recent years, human resources dedicated to curating the repository and the volume of available contentalso being considered institutional and geographical diversitythe applications.
Results and integration
From this process, two institutions will be selected to become part of the SARI service. Selected institutions will also be integrated into INDEXAR – Directory of Digital Knowledge Resources and the RCAAP Portal..
You The results will be communicated to all institutions that submitted applications., with the application period scheduled to close on May 29, 2026, the evaluation between June 1st and 30th and the Communication of results starting July 1, 2026.
All information is available at website from RCAAPInstitutions can contact RCAAP via email. info@rcaap.pt.
