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THE PTCRIS
THE PTCRIS It is a program that promotes the integration of information systems on scientific activity in Portugal, through the adoption of common standards, developing value-added services to offer a holistic view of science in the country.
Register once, reuse forever.
THE PTCRIS It was launched in 2015 with a guiding principle: Register once, reuse always. This principle arises from the need to reduce the bureaucratic burden on researchers, who often have to submit and update their scientific information in multiple systems that do not communicate with each other. With the PTCRIS, Information about science flows between the different systems that make up the academic-scientific ecosystem.
An integrated and open science and technology ecosystem
The program PTCRIS It is dedicated to the sustainable development of an integrated and open ecosystem, formed by multiple interoperable current research information systems (CRIS). Within this ecosystem... PTCRIS, Information about scientific activity flows between the various systems, which translates not only into the simplification of administrative processes, but also into the production of and access to more reliable, transparent and accessible scientific information for all, strengthening Portugal's position in the global scientific landscape.
Facilitate the management and access to scientific information in an integrated and efficient manner
Explore how the PTCRIS I contributed to a more integrated and accessible science in Portugal.
Definition of the Regulatory Framework
Define the regulatory framework for interoperability. PTCRIS and develop the infrastructure to support it.
Adoption of the Regulatory Framework
Promote the adoption of the interoperability and infrastructure regulatory framework by systems operating in the scientific academic ecosystem.
Service development
Develop value-added services that allow for the management, analysis and access to information on scientific activity.
Support and Disclosure
To support and promote within the community the use of the regulatory framework for interoperability, infrastructure, and services of the program. PTCRIS.
Strategic Axes
Governance
We define policies for the sustainable integration of ecosystem systems. PTCRIS, with a view to reducing the bureaucratic burden, as well as managing and accessing accurate, reliable and up-to-date scientific information.
Standards and Infrastructure
We promote the adoption of interoperability standards and support infrastructures for the efficient and sustainable integration of science information systems.
Services
We develop services based on regulations and infrastructure. PTCRIS for more effective management and analysis of information about science.
Communication and Training
We promote the dissemination of knowledge and training for the optimized use of resources. PTCRIS.
Alignment with International Initiatives
We establish international partnerships to ensure compliance with global norms and standards.
Learn about the History of PTCRIS
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2025
Launch of the National Registry Portal that aggregates funding and project information ( SciPROJ )
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2025
Presentation of the new image PTCRIS
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2025
Presentation of the new CIÊNCIA VITAE image
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2024
Development of the data governance plan. PTCRIS
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2023
Launch of the pilot phase of the DOI Assignment Service for Financing
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2022
Beginning of the development of SCIENCE IN NUMBERS
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2021
Launch of the Institutional Indicators Service
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2020
Integration of CIÊNCIAVITAE into the Innovation Portal (ANI)
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2019
Adoption of CIÊNCIAVITAE in FCT competitions
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2018
Launch of CIÊNCIAVITAE
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2017
Development of the national register for S&T funding – SciPROJ
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2016
Development of the synchronization framework that allows automating the exchange of curricular information ( PTCRISync )
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2015
Program Launch PTCRIS
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2014
State of the art. Presentation of the fundamentals of PTCRIS at the euroCRIS congress in Porto
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2013
Merger of FCCN with FCT. FCCN staff conducts study to improve ICTs at FCT.
