Case Study: Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology builds an integrated national research ecosystem with Ringgold Organizations from Copyright Clearance Center

Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology builds a coherent national research ecosystem with Copyright Clearance Center

The Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) faced a challenge managing Portugal's national research activity due to disconnected data systems and a lack of international standards. To create an integrated ecosystem, FCT worked with Copyright Clearance Center and adopted their Ringgold Identify Database as a core component of the new Portuguese Current Research Information System (PTCRIS).

The solution implemented by Copyright Clearance Center involved using Ringgold's persistent identifiers for organizations to help unify the national research infrastructure. This enabled FCT to develop a coherent and integrated information ecosystem, which is a significant step towards providing a reliable way to manage scientific activity and foster collaboration across institutions.

Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology