The FIDELIS project is funded by the European Commission to work towards establishing a European Network of FAIR-enabling Trustworthy Digital Repositories.
During this start-up phase of the Network there is no fee and membership is provisional. The FIDELIS project operates the Network until 2027 while working on its development towards sustainability. Once the Network’s strategy, roadmap, long-term sustainability plan and governance are clear at the end of 2026 you will be given the option to evolve your membership.
The TRUST principles for repositories (Transparency, Responsibility, User focus, Sustainability) and FAIR principles for digital objects (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) cover key aspects of what it means to operate a trustworthy FAIR-enabling digital repository.
At registration we ask aspiring members to embrace both sets of principles and within 4 months publicly endorse the TRUST principles through the RDA.
If you are uncertain whether your organisation has already endorsed the TRUST Principles, explore the list from Research Data Alliance.
By providing your repository details, you agree to embrace the FAIR principles for digital objects and to endorse the TRUST principles for repositories.
In addition to the submission of this form, please send an email to enquiries@rd-alliance.org.
Please include “Endorsement of the TRUST principles - FIDELIS” in the email subject, indicating the full organisation name and the URL in the text and attach the organisation’s logo. You will receive a confirmation of your inclusion in the list of organisations endorsing the TRUST principles in as short a time as possible (please allow at least 5 working days).
For any additional information regarding the FIDELIS network and upcoming opportunities, please contact info@eden-fidelis.eu.