VID has applied for the HR Excellence in Research award. Since January 2024, we have been mapping how we meet the requirements of The European Charter for Researchers. This strategy (HRS4R) is intended to ensure good working conditions and predictable careers for researchers, regardless of where they are in their careers.
By achieving this award, VID demonstrates its commitment to the principles of the Charter for Researchers. We will become part of a community of European universities and research organizations that continuously improve HR practices.
This commitment clearly signals that VID is committed to making research careers more attractive and sustainable. It also highlights the importance of common European values to strengthen Europe's role as a center for research and innovation, document international quality and promote talent mobility.
The HR Excellence in Research process is a long-term commitment. It is based on structured planning, gap analyses, and action plans. The award is granted for three years, with a requirement for renewal after this period.
VID has mapped the status of the 20 principles that form the basis for the gap analysis and action plan (Initial phase). The next step is to implement the measures in the action plan within two years (Implementation phase).
To contribute to the development of the European Research Area (ERA), the Charter for Code (now Charter for Researchers) was established by the EU Commission in 2005.
The Charter for Researchers is a set of principles to support the development of attractive research careers and promote excellent research and innovation in Europe. The Charter for Researchers focuses on the rights and responsibilities of researchers, employers, funding sources and decision-makers, and consists of 20 key principles (formerly 40 principles). These principles are organized under four main areas: