When publishing a WUR report, you can request a DOI from the WUR Library.

Why do I need a DOI?

A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) provides a unique persistent reference to your publication. The DOI is an internationally accepted identifier and remains the same even if the publication's URL changes. The use of DOIs facilitates the discovery and citation of WUR reports. More information about DOIs can be found on crossref.org.

Who can request a DOI and how does it work?

WUR staff members who plan to publish a WUR report can request a DOI from the WUR Library. The DOI must be added to the report before publication. The DOI-link will not be active until a PDF of the final report is added to the requested DOI and/or the report's embargo has ended.

You can find all the steps to ‘Requesting a DOI’ and to ‘Uploading a PDF to a DOI-reservation’ in this manual.

Click here to start the DOI request for your WUR report

DOI for a PhD thesis via Hora Finita

The DOI for your PhD thesis will be automatically assigned in Hora Finita. You can find this DOI in the mail that you receive when your opponents have been approved. Alternatively, you can find your DOI in the form that appears when you click the “Submit thesis” option in your Hora Finita PhD checklist.

DOI for other grey publications

Do you want a DOI for e.g. an abstract or other grey literature? In this case publishing at Zenodo is an option. Zenodo will automatically register a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for a record once you publish it. 

Guidelines sharing WUR reports

The following guidelines help researchers make informed choices about sharing, licensing, and archiving research reports, in line with the WUR Open Access policy:

• Flowchart copyright licences for WUR reports
• Guidelines for copyright licences for WUR reports

Do I need an ISBN for a report or my thesis?

The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a unique identification number for printed monographs (e.g. books, theses, proceedings, reports, CD-ROMs). An ISBN is no longer required for WUR PhD theses, and the Doctoral Degree Regulations have been changed accordingly. For most WUR publications, a DOI has replaced the function of the ISBN. Only if you also want to publish your report in print, you need an ISBN. The Library doesn't issue ISBNs anymore. On the ISBN website you can register for an ISBN.

Questions & support

Do you have questions about requesting a DOI? Please email the Library. We'll be happy to help you.