Regarding access to scientific publications
Open Science is today a central element for more transparent, collaborative and impactful research. In Portugal, its promotion results from... The articulation between public policies, national digital infrastructures, and the active involvement of the scientific community., creating conditions for knowledge to be widely shared and reused.
National policies and framework
The Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) has played a key role in promoting Open Science, through definition of policies that encourage free and open access to publications and research results funded with public funds.These guidelines They align with European and international recommendations., reinforcing the sharing and reuse of scientific knowledge.
Recently, in February 2025FCT launched the Open Access Policy, Based on the principles of transparency and collaboration, expanding the impact of Portuguese science on society and the economy..
Infrastructure for open access
For these policies to be implemented, robust digital infrastructures are essential. The FCT, through its digital services unit FCCN, provides a range of... services what They ensure access to, preservation of, and dissemination of national scientific output.
Among these, the following stands out: RCAAP – Open Access Scientific Repositories of Portugal - that It aggregates articles, theses, and other scientific content., reinforcing the visibility and impact of Portuguese research. Additionally, the b-on – Library of Knowledge Online It guarantees higher education and research institutions unlimited and permanent access to thousands of scientific journals and e-books from major international publishers, promoting access to the full text of scientific content and supporting the production and consumption of scientific knowledge.
The platform Index Identifies and aggregates information about digital repositories and journals. national resources in the areas of science, technology, and culture, facilitating the location and preservation of this content. Polen It is the project that comes to respond to The needs of the scientific community in the area of Research Data Management. (GDI), promoting the FAIR principles and ensuring the management, preservation and sharing of research data generated in projects funded with public funds.
In turn, the PTCRIS integrates science management systems in Portugal creating an open and integrated academic and scientific ecosystem that simplifies administrative processes and ensures reliable and up-to-date data.
Finally, the NAU, currently co-financed by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), is a A platform that offers open and massive online courses. (MOOCs) in various fields of knowledge, promoting a culture of knowledge and continuous learning, as well as digital literacy. In 2025, NAU assigns the first DOIs (Digital Object Identifier) MOOCs resulting from research projects, promoting open science, transparency, and accessibility to knowledge.
With these initiatives and services, Portugal reinforces its commitment to open, transparent, and collaborative science, placing knowledge at the service of society and innovation.
