HRS4R

Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R)

The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers

The ‘HR Strategy for Researchers’ supports research institutions and funding organizations in the implementation of the Charter & Code in their policies and practices.

The implementation of the Charter & Code principles by research institutions render them more attractive to researchers looking for a new employer or for a host for their research project.

The European Commission recognizes with the 'HR Excellence in Research Award' the institutions which make progress in aligning their human resources policies to the 40 principles of the Charter & Code, based on a customized action plan/HR strategy.

411 organisations have received the HR Excellence in Research award.

Willing to apply for the HR Award?

Are you in the Implementation/ Award Renewal phase?

Special information for UK institutions entering the process as newcomers, or switching from ‘The Concordat’ to the HR implementation via the European HRS4R, the following documents need to be submitted:

Full actual gap-analysis (template 1)
Action plan (template 2) – backwards and forward looking
Internal Assessment (template 3 - depending on the level of implementation)
Confidential information on previous assessments and the way the institutions intends to articulate both dynamics when switching to the European process are most welcome [inserted in the Action Plan, section called 'Additional comments/remarks about the implementation process'].

Submitting your applications to HRS4R assessment will commit you to implementation under the rules of the strengthened procedure and assessment by international peer reviewers.

HRS4R Events & News

01/10/2018 - 02/10/2018

Austria, Vienna

CHANGE of LOCATION: Managing Researchers’ Talents, Skills & Career Development

WORKSHOP in the margin of the MSCA conference (Vienna, Austria) - 1 & 2 October 2018 The workshop addresses universities,...

18/06/2018 - 18/06/2018

Belgium, Brussels

Assessing HRS4R applications - A real case analysis, TRAINING SESSION FOR BEGINNERS

THE EVENT IS EXCLUSIVELY ADDRESSED TO NEW ASSESSORS having volunteered to assist the Commission services and UPON PERSONAL INVITATION –...

19/04/2018 - 19/04/2018

Belgium, Brussels

‘Assessing HRS4R applications – TRAINING SESSION for BEGINNERS’

LAST Training in 2018 - ADDRESSED TO NEW ASSESSORS having volunteered to assist the Commission services (limited to 40 participants)...

13/03/2018 - 13/03/2018

Belgium, Brussels

‘Assessing HRS4R applications – TRAINING SESSION for BEGINNERS’

THE EVENT IS EXCLUSIVELY ADDRESSED TO NEW ASSESSORS having volunteered to assist the Commission services and UPON PERSONAL INVITATION –...

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HRS4R Acknowledged Institutions

The "HR Excellence in Research" award gives public recognition to research institutions that have made progress in aligning their human resource policies with the principles set out in the "Charter & Code". Institutions that have been awarded the right to use the icon can use it to highlight their commitment to implement fair and transparent recruitment and appraisal procedures for researchers.