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
Benefits of using the UK process
Vitae report on the benefits of HR Excellence in Research, 2012
UK Process for the Award
"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
Vitae HR Excellence Award activities
How Vitae supports HR Excellence in Research Award applications and Award holders
Latest updates
January 23 event report, consultation and slides now available
In 2015 submission dates for those applying using the UK process will be Friday 27 March and Friday 30 October 2015.
January 2015 update
European certification for HR management of researchers proposal
Call for peer reviewers for HR Excellence in Research Award UK process: background, peer reviewer role and call
Peer reviewer call expression of interest form