HR Excellence in Research Award
Since the European Commission created the European Research Area (ERA) in 2000, it has continuously developed activities and policies aimed at strengthening this initiative. One of these is the European Charter for Researchers and the European Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (2005), which aims to help organizations to incorporate aspects such as open, transparent, and merit-based recruitment systems into their own HR processes, thus contributing to the mobility and recruitment of talent within Europe.
The Charter and the Code address multiple aspects related to good working conditions, professional development at different stages of the professional career or internationalization, among other issues, to foster the professionalization of European organizations and to strength their research networks for competing internationally under better conditions.
In this context, the EC creates the HRS4R award of Human Resources Strategy for Researchers to which CICYTEX has joined by subscribing the Charter and the Code on March 21, 2023, and thus committing to develop the rules and obligations contained in both documents.
CICYTEX presented on July 21, 2023, its Candidacy to obtain the "Excellence in HR in Research" award and for this purpose presented an Action Plan with different measures that is in full implementation.
¿What is HRS4R?
The HRS4R excellence seal is an initiative of the European Commission that recognizes and promotes the adoption of best practices in human resource management in the field of research. This seal is awarded to institutions demonstrating their commitment to continuous improvement in working conditions, gender equality, mobility, and the professional development of researchers. [Learn more] Charter and Code of HRS4R (euraxess.org)
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Actions
ACTION 1. Adaptation of procurement regulations to OTMR for CICYTEX
ACTION 2.1. Statute of the Research Staff of CICYTEX (EPIF)
ACTION 2.2. Official Gazette of Extremadura (DOE) publishing the EPIF
ACTION 2.3. EPIF summary
ACTION 3.1. Communication Plan to inform about career development options
ACTION 3.2. Career options
ACTION 4.1. Mentoring Plan
ACTION 4.2. Mentoring programme for V2 female researchers
ACTION 5.1. CICYTEX Statutes – Decree 6/2025
ACTION 5.2. Workforce Planning Plan
ACTION 5.3. EPIF summary
ACTION 6. HR Communication Plan for CICYTEX – Inter-Institute communication
ACTION 7.1. Complaints and Suggestions Manual
ACTION 7.2. Complaints and Suggestions Form
ACTION 8. Rules of Procedure of the Scientific Committee
ACTION 9. Postdoctoral mobility programmes in Spain
ACTION 10. Industrial and Intellectual Property and registration of plant varieties
ACTION 11. Supervision Guide
ACTION 12. Welcome Manual
ACTION 13.1. Code of Ethics
ACTION 13.2. Rules of the Ethics Committee
ACTION 14. Launch, awareness, communication in HRS4R and OTM-R and evaluation
ACTION 15.1. Co-authorship Guide
ACTION 15.2. Resolution on the standardization of scientific affiliatione
ACTION 16. Implement the CICYTEX training plan
CICYTEX Human Resources Strategy Principles for Research Excellence
Our Human Resources Strategy
At CICYTEX, we understand that our researchers are the driving force behind our success. Therefore, our Human Resources Strategy focuses on creating an environment conducive to high-quality research and professional growth.
Our strategy is based on the following principles:
1. Talent Attraction and Retention: We seek to attract and retain the best talents in the research field, providing a stimulating work environment, development opportunities, and a balance between work and personal life.
2. Professional Development: We encourage continuous training and the development of researchers' skills, offering opportunities to expand their expertise and advance in their careers.
3. Promotion of Mobility: We support the mobility of researchers, both within our institution and internationally, to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.
4. Equality and Diversity: We are committed to promoting gender equality and diversity in our research staff, creating an inclusive environment where all voices are valued.
5. Ethics and Integrity: We uphold high ethical standards in research and ensure a work environment based on integrity and transparency.
6. Communication and Participation: We promote open communication and active participation of researchers in institutional decision-making.
Our Commitment to Excellence
CICYTEX is firmly committed to pursuing HRS4R accreditation as a testament to our dedication to research excellence and the continuous improvement of working conditions for our researchers. This strategy is a fundamental part of our journey towards excellence and reflects our dedication to creating an environment where innovative and high-quality research can thrive. [Learn more about the HRS4R process by EURAXESS] HRS4R | EURAXESS (europa.eu)
For further details on our Human Resources Strategy and our commitment to HRS4R accreditation, please do not hesitate to contact us. Together, we are advancing towards a future of world-class research at CICYTEX. [Contact us] hrs4r.cicytex@juntaex.es
For additional information about EURAXESS and its services for researchers, please visit the official EURAXESS website here.
