We are proud holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award

What does the HR Excellence in Research Award mean?

The HR Excellence in Research Award is a recognition granted by the European Commission to research institutions that have successfully aligned their HR strategy with the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R), thereby committing to creating a fair, motivating, and high-quality working environment for researchers.

It is not just a label – it is proof that our institution:

Emphasises equal opportunities and ethical research principles
Promotes transparency in recruitment procedures
Ensures quality working conditions
Supports the professional development and training of researchers

The HR Excellence in Research initiative is based on the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

The Charter rests on four pillars:

Ethics, Integrity, Gender and Open Science

Ethics and Research Integrity

Gender Equality and Diversity

Open Science

Researcher Assessment, Recruitment and Career Progression

Recruitment, Assessment and Career Development of Researchers

Transparent and Merit-Based Procedures

Working Conditions and Practices

Working Conditions and Work Environment

Work–Life Balance, Stability, and Support for Mobility

Research Careers and Talent Development

Professional Development, Training and Mentoring

Career Planning and Skills Development

What does this mean in practice at SCI MUNI?

Goals and Timeline of the Project at SCI MUNI

Key Resources:

European Charter and Code for Researchers

HR Excellence in Research

Long-term development strategy of SCI MUNI

Implementation of HRS4R at SCI MUNI

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Until 2022, the HR strategy of the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University was supported by a national project entitled “Strategic Management Development of a Research Organisation in Line with the Requirements for the HR Award”. This initiative was part of the five-year OP VVV project “Human Resources Development and Internationalization of Research at MU” (HR4MU), co-funded by the European Union.

At Masaryk University, based on an exemption granted by the European Commission, the HR Excellence in Research Award is held by all faculties, as well as CEITEC and the Institute of Computer Science. These units are defined in the Statutes of Masaryk University as constituent parts that form the university (Statutes of MU, Part Four, Organisational Structure of MU, Article 14 Constituent Parts Statutes MU | Masaryk University). More information is available on the website: HR Award | Masaryk University.

News

19 Sep 2022

MMD programme officially launched during PhD Day 2022

As part of inter-faculty cooperation within Masaryk University, four faculties and one research facility have signed an agreement on common standards for doctoral studies.

18 Aug 2022

PhD Day & MUNI Mendel Doctorandus

This year, the Faculty of Science of MU, in cooperation with other faculties of the university, organises PhD Day - but this year finally, in person!

29 Jun 2022

MU Application Regulations Agreement

We bring you information about a new application that simplifies sending regulations with which employees of the Faculty of Science MU should acquaint themselves on the basis of their work assignment and in relation to the obligations arising from the Labour Code. All employees will be requested to acquaint themselves with the selected MU regulations by a system email on June 30, 2022. The application Regulations Agreement will be available to all persons logged into the MU IS at the following link: https://is.muni.cz/auth/predpisy/.

9 Jun 2022

Development Training for Supervisors of the Faculty of Science MU

In May 2022, as part of the implementation of the action plan of the HR Award project, we organised two training sessions for supervisors of the Faculty of Science of MU. Both trainings were funded by the project of the Ministry of Education, Human Resources Development and International Orientation of Research at MU.