Published by the European Commission Europejska Karta Naukowca (European Charter for Researchers) It is a framework document defining principles for supporting attractive and sustainable research careers in Europe. The brochure serves as a current reference for research institutions in areas such as research ethics and integrity, open science, equality and diversity, working conditions, recruitment, and the career development of researchers. It is… an official EU policy document adopted in 2023 r. (published in 2025), which It replaces the previous Charter and Code from 2005.It has the nature of It is a framework and advisory document, it constitutes a point of reference for research institutions throughout Europe.

The document organizes these issues into four pillars and is a key point of reference for the HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) process.It can be used by universities, research staff, and administrative units as a source of best practices in managing research careers and developing human capital in science.