HRS4R STRATEGY
The goal of the European Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) is to support employers of researchers in the process of creating attractive employment and recruitment conditions.
The guiding framework for the strategy is the document “The European Charter for Researchers,” which sets out the fundamental principles that should be followed by institutions operating in the field of R&D, research funding organizations, and the researchers themselves.
Employing institutions that commit to implementing the European HR strategy can receive a recognition awarded by the European Commission:
HR Excellence in Research
More information about the HR strategy:
History of the “HR Excellence in Research” Award
at Cracow University of Technology
Initial phase of the award
The awarding of the “HR Excellence in Research” label to Cracow University of Technology, preceded by the development of the HR Strategy for Researchers; implementation of the HR Strategy for Researchers; submission of the implementation report to the European Commission.
Transitional phase
Obtaining a positive evaluation of the HR Strategy implementation report and maintaining the HR Excellence in Research award; development of a new HR Strategy for the next three years.
Renewal phase
Submission and obtaining a positive evaluation of the HR Strategy implementation report; awaiting a visit to Cracow University of Technology along with an assessment from European Commission experts.
The European Commission has positively evaluated the Internal Review Report on the implementation of HR Excellence in Research activities at Cracow University of Technology. This means that the university can continue to use the HR logo and undertake new initiatives for further improvement. During the upcoming visit of European Commission assessors, scheduled for autumn 2025, Cracow University of Technology’s strengths will be evaluated, and areas requiring further action will be identified. The university will also receive a set of recommendations to be implemented in the next reporting period. In the meantime, we are carrying out the recommendations from the previous period in accordance with the Action Plan 2023–2026.
In order to ensure strategic oversight of the implementation of personnel policies in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, Cracow University of Technology has established a Steering Committee.
The tasks of the Steering Committee include setting directions and monitoring the implementation of the European Charter for Researchers at Cracow University of Technology.