HR Excellence in Research Award
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Background to the Award
Development of the HR Excellence Award
HR Excellence in Research Award process
The basics of HR Excellence in Research, including benefits and the 5 step process, are set out in this 2014 leaflet from the European Commission
Benefits of the Award
Find out about our HR Excellence in Research Award member Webinar
Benefits of using the UK process
Vitae report on the benefits of HR Excellence in Research, 2012
UK Process for the Award
Case studies
Institute of Cancer Research Case Study 2: Scientific Officer Training and Development Summary
London South Bank University: Developing a research culture at LSBU
Northumbria University: Research Development Programmes for academic staff
Plymouth University Case Study: Researcher Forum
University of Bath Case Study 1: Bath Science Academy
University of Bath Case Study 2: Mentoring Circles
University of East Anglia: Engage case study
Vitae HR Excellence Award activities
How Vitae supports HR Excellence in Research Award applications and Award holders
"We are pleased to have received this recognition and will continue to support Europe-wide initiatives through involvement in policy development and its local implementation here in Cambridge." Professor Lynn Gladden, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research, University of Cambridge
"Our research staff are crucial to the success of the University. We have been working hard to ensure our researchers are supported in developing their skills and careers as well as engaging with cutting edge research. We are thrilled that this has been recognised by the European Commission." Professor Mary Bownes, Vice Principal, Research Training, University of Edinburgh
"The existence of the European Commission HR Excellence in Research Award has helped to provide a focus and indeed a driver for this cross University activity." Paul Roberts, Assistant Director, University of Sussex
Latest updates
The 2020 submission dates for those applying using the UK process will be Friday 27 March and Friday 23 October 2020.
January 2015 event report, consultation and slides available here
January 2015 update
European certification for HR management of researchers proposal
