Open Access to Scientific Publications
The advantages of making publications available in Open Access are widely recognized. Its benefits have a direct impact on research, facilitating interdisciplinarity and increasing the visibility of the knowledge produced, but they also have a social and economic impact, bringing research to professionals in other areas, to companies and to interested audiences. For this reason, this movement has the committed support of researchers, universities and R&D institutions, international organizations and public research funding agencies.
Portugal is recognized in Europe for its innovative Open Access policy, with the Portuguese Open Access Scientific Repositories (RCAAP) playing an essential role in increasing the visibility of the knowledge produced by Portuguese universities, as well as in the rapid expansion of institutional Open Access repositories at national level.
In 2014, the Open Access Policy for Scientific Publications resulting from R&D Projects Funded by FCT came into force. The experience resulting from its application, the very significant developments in the treatment of Open Access by institutions to which Portugal belongs and the growing awareness of the benefits of publishing in Open Access, led to the adoption of a new policy.
For publications resulting from funding processes whose application period ends after February 7, 2025
- Policy on Open Access to Scientific Publications resulting from FCT-funded research
- Website to support compliance with the Policy
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Copyright retention
For publications resulting from funding processes whose application period ends by February 7, 2025
- Open Access Policy for Scientific Publications resulting from R&D Projects Funded by FCT (Funding until February 7, 2025)
- Frequently Asked Questions (Financing until February 7, 2025)
- Practical guide for authors (Funding until February 7, 2025)
- Infographic (Financing until February 7, 2025)