HRS4R
The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) aids research institutions and funding organizations in incorporating the principles of the Charter & Code into their policies and practices. Its adoption enhances the appeal of these institutions to researchers seeking new opportunities.
HRS4R culminates in the acknowledgment of human resources excellence in research by the European Commission for institutions that have made strides in aligning their human resources policies with the principles outlined in the Charter and Code. Participation in the HRS4R initiative is voluntary and carries no binding obligations. Despite its voluntary nature, HRS4R necessitates a sustained, long-term commitment spanning several years, involving collaborative efforts and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Despite the challenges, it proves to be a rewarding process, facilitating an institution’s evolution from mere progress to a high standard of quality in terms of implementing the 40 principles of the Charter and Code.
The initiation of the HRS4R process commences with the European Commission’s approval of the institution’s Endorsement Letter. Subsequently, it progresses through the execution of the institution’s Action Plan, developed in alignment with the 40 Charter & Code Principles, and informed by the Gap Analysis.
Institutions that incorporate the 40 principles of the Charter & Code into their human resources policies receive acknowledgment from the European Commission (EC) in the form of the ‘HR Excellence in Research Award.’
