HR Excellence in Research

HR Excellence in Research award The HR Excellence in Research award is granted to research performing organisations that are progressing in the implementation of the principles of the European Charter for Researchers in their policies and practices. Read more Why should your organisation enter the process to obtain the HR Excellence in Research award? Receiving the HR Excellence in Research award brings a broad and diverse range of benefits, including driving innovation, establishing a framework for institutional change, increasing national and international visibility, facilitating engagement in an international network, and many more. By achieving the HR Excellence in Research award, your institution will demonstrate its commitment to implementing the principles of the European Charter for Researchers, joining a community of like-minded European universities, research organisations, and funders dedicated to continuously improving their HR practices. This commitment sends a strong signal that your organisation is dedicated to making research careers more attractive and sustainable. Furthermore, the commitment of research institutions to a set of shared European values is crucial in promoting Europe as a hub for research and innovation, testifying to their excellence at an international level, and fostering the mobility of talents Read more Procedure to obtain and maintain the HR Excellence in Research award Initial phase See detailed instructions on how to apply for the HR award. Interim phase Interim assessment of the progress, of the actions, and the accompanying measures. Award Renewal phase Check the specific process flow for details on the process to maintain the HR Excellence in Research award. HR Excellence in Research Dashboard Find out which institutions have most recently been awarded, locate the recognised organisations through the map and have an insight into the latest figures about the implementation of the HR strategy for Researchers in Europe. Visit the HRS4R Dashboard HR Award News See all news 25 Oct 2024 "How to make Research Careers more sustainable and attractive?" Join the first INSPIRING ERA EXCHANGE on ERA Action 4 Wednesday, 13 November from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm CET the first INSPIRING ERA EXCHANGE on ERA Action 4: attractive research careers will take place online.The virtual session will deep dive into the subject, explore the potential of European tools and policy measures, and give the floor to the action 22 May 2024 The experience of Italian universities that have received the European Commission’s “HR Excellence in Research Award Ffollowing the event “Enhancing Research Careers: Strategies and initiatives inspired by the European Charter for Researchers", held at the Politecnico di Torino on 9 November 2023, the 15 Italian universities that received the “HR Excellence in Research Award” have drafted a report on the benefits 24 Jan 2024 The European framework for research careers and the new Charter for Researchers are now a reality A fundamental step for strengthening the European Research Area: last 18 December 2023, the Council formally adopted the Council Recommendation on a framework for research careers, including a new Charter for Researchers.​​​​ With this Council Recommendation and the new Charter for Researchers HR Award Events See all events No latest entries found. Please see all events for entries in the past.