SSHOC is organizing support for repositories in the Social Sciences and Humanities domain that want to attain CoreTrustSeal certification, under it's work on Trust & Quality Assurance. This call for applicants is part of the Certification plan for SSHOC repositories, which lays the groundwork for the adoption of Trustworthy Digital Repository (TDR) standards and the FAIR principles in data repositories across the social sciences and humanities. The report charts the current trust landscape within the SSHOC communities and explains CoreTrustSeal in detail.
The SSHOC certification support
By applying now, your repository can ensure the first round of support for certification provided by SSHOC. Send your application via the form below, and SSHOC will assess which of the following modes of support are available for your repository:
- Providing information about existing guidance and materials
- Workshops and webinars on repository certification
- Feedback on CTS self-assessment
How to Apply?
Applicants should comply wit the following criteria:
- Repositories from one of the EU Member states or associated countries (for reference please consult the following link).
- Repositories should be from an SSH domain (we could include a list or leave it open)
Important dates:
- Application deadline: 31 July 2020
- Applicants will be informed by the end of August.
Questions?
- If you have any questions on the support provided by SSHOC Task 8.2, you can familiarize yourself with the deliverable D8.2 Certification plan for SSHOC repositories.
- You can also reach Task 8.2 by email at rep-certification[at]sshopencloud.eu. Please also join our SSHOC Certification mailing list!
