HR Excellence in Research Award

Development of the HR Excellence Award

HR Excellence in Research Award process

Vitae support

General FAQs

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 having the Award

Benefits of using the UK process

Vitae report on the benefits of HR Excellence in Research, 2012

Institutions with the Award

Applying for the Award

Two year internal review

Four year external review

Six year internal review

Eight year external review

Deadlines for individual institutions

For further information contact us

Institute of Cancer Research Case study 1: Pathway to Independence; Developing Future Scientific Leaders

Institute of Cancer Research Case Study 2: Scientific Officer Training and Development Summary

London South Bank University: Developing a research culture at LSBU

Newcastle University: Reflective practice: getting maximum value from the HR Excellence in Research Award process

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

University of Hull: Supporting Academic Writing

University of Strathclyde Case Study: RE:ACTIVE initiative

Background

How Vitae supports HR Excellence in Research Award applications and Award holders

UK Action plan

"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 press release

Call for new peer reviewers for UK external review process paper and application form

January 2015 event report, consultation and slides now available

The 2020 submission dates for those applying using the UK process will be Friday 27 March and Friday 23 October 2020.

January 2015 update

European certification for HR management of researchers proposal