Request Institutional Proposal

Tell us about your institution

We'll tailor the setup process to your institution's structure and requirements.

Institution name *

Institution type

UniversityIncluding federal, state, and private higher institutions Polytechnic / College of EducationTechnical institutions and colleges Research InstituteStandalone research centres and think tanks Government Body / AgencyMinistry-linked or national research agencies Hospital / Teaching HospitalClinical and medical research units Association / SocietyProfessional bodies and learned societies OtherConsortia, NGOs, or other academic organisations

What's your role?

This helps us route your request to the right person on our team.

Institution / VC managementVice-Chancellor, Registrar, or senior leadership LibraryInstitution Librarian or library staff Research officeResearch management or DVC Research Graduate / postgraduate schoolPostgraduate college or graduate school office ICT / digital servicesIT, systems, or digital infrastructure team Quality assurance / complianceAccreditation, QA, or compliance office Lecturer / researcherAcademic staff or individual researcher Consultant / implementation partnerAdvising or implementing on behalf of an institution Other

What does your repository setup look like today?

There's no wrong answer — this just helps us understand your starting point.

No central repositoryResearch outputs are not centrally collected today Shared drives or manual storageFiles live in shared drives, email, or spreadsheets An existing repository platformAlready running DSpace, EPrints, or another system An existing institutional databaseA custom or in-house system, not a dedicated repository platform Not sureSomeone else manages this, or we are not certain

What is the main reason for your request?

Select all that apply — you can choose more than one.

Launch a new open-access repositoryGo live with a structured, discoverable research repository Manage thesis and dissertation submissionsControl the submission, review, and publication pipeline Improve metadata quality and complianceAlign records with NERD, OAI-PMH, Dublin Core, and DataCite Enable national research discoveryPrepare structured institutional research records for national repository and reporting requirements Control document access and embargo managementRestrict, time-release, and audit access to sensitive records Explore what Inrep Scholar offersJust getting an overview before deciding

How large is your institution?

This helps us recommend the right plan and onboarding scope — student numbers alone don't tell the whole story, so we also ask about existing records.

Student population

Under 5,000 studentsSmall institutions and specialised colleges 5,000 – 20,000 studentsMid-size state and federal institutions 20,000 – 50,000 studentsLarge higher institutions with multiple faculties Over 50,000 studentsMajor federal or state higher institutions Staff and researchers onlyNo student intake — purely research-facing

Existing research records (approximate)

No existing digital records Under 1,000 records 1,000 – 10,000 records Over 10,000 records Not sure

Which tier are you interested in?

Pricing is tailored to each institution, so pick the tier that fits best — or leave it to us to recommend one in your proposal.

InRep Connect — Lowest tierBest for higher institutions that already keep files in Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint, DSpace or an institutional server and need clean metadata, search, workflow and link tracking. InRep Cloud — Middle tierBest for higher institutions that want documents uploaded directly into InRep Scholar private storage with protected viewing, analytics, backups and the complete hosted repository workflow. InRep Campus — Highest tierPremium self-hosted deployment for institutions that require local file ownership, a institution-operated repository server, central discovery federation, signed licensing and controlled release management. Not sure yetHelp us recommend the right tier in your proposal

What is your expected rollout timeline?

We'll match your onboarding schedule to your priorities.

As soon as possibleWe have an immediate need or an upcoming deadline Within 3 monthsPlanning ahead with a defined start date Within 6 monthsEarly-stage planning, no hard deadline yet Just exploring for nowNo timeline — gathering information first

Your contact details

We'll reach out to arrange a walkthrough and send your customised setup proposal.

Full name *

Email address *

Phone number

Country

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