{"id":3086,"date":"2025-10-20T17:31:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T17:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iseg.ulisboa.pt\/recursos-humanos\/?page_id=3086"},"modified":"2025-11-07T14:02:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T14:02:04","slug":"hr-excellence-in-research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.iseg.ulisboa.pt\/recursos-humanos\/en\/hr-excellence-in-research\/","title":{"rendered":"HR Excellence in Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>ISEG, as a school of the University of Lisbon, recognises the importance of an academic environment that promotes excellent working conditions for teachers and researchers. In this context, the process of certifying <strong>HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R)<\/strong>, a European honour awarded by EURAXESS to institutions that adopt practices in line with the <strong>European Charter for Researchers<\/strong> and <strong>Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-30860\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">What is HRS4R?<\/h4><div id=\"ac-30860\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>O <strong>HRS4R - Human Resources Strategy for Researchers<\/strong> is a European strategy promoted by the European Commission that recognises higher education and research institutions that adopt human resources practices in line with the principles of the <strong>European Charter for Researchers<\/strong> and the <strong>Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The HRS4R strategy is not a single document, but a <strong>continuous improvement process<\/strong>This is based on evaluation and implementation cycles, which strengthen the competitiveness, attractiveness and quality of the European scientific ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By joining HRS4R, ISEG is committed to creating more favourable conditions for teachers, researchers and research support staff, helping to strengthen scientific excellence, the social impact of research and its international projection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column h-100 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full uag-hide-mob\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iseg.ulisboa.pt\/recursos-humanos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/1715095759819_hrs4r_procedure_flow_slide.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iseg.ulisboa.pt\/recursos-humanos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/1715095759819_hrs4r_procedure_flow_slide.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.iseg.ulisboa.pt\/recursos-humanos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/1715095759819_hrs4r_procedure_flow_slide-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iseg.ulisboa.pt\/recursos-humanos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/1715095759819_hrs4r_procedure_flow_slide-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of this process, ISEG signed the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iseg.ulisboa.pt\/recursos-humanos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/carta-europeia-dos-investigadores-2023_0.pdf\">European Charter for Researchers<\/a><\/strong>It is committed to implementing its 20 principles, which cover transparency in recruitment, promotion and evaluation processes, as well as favourable conditions for career development, ethics, equal opportunities, mobility and institutional well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-skills has-iseg-pink-background\">\n    <h2 class=\"block-skills__heading\">Process Objectives<\/h2>\n    \n            <div class=\"block-skills__grid\">\n                            <div class=\"block-skills__item\">\n                                            <div class=\"block-skills__item-icon fa-solid fa-magnifying-glass\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <h3 class=\"block-skills__item-heading\">Transparency<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"block-skills__item-text\">Improving recruitment, evaluation and progression processes<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"block-skills__item\">\n                                            <div class=\"block-skills__item-icon fa-solid fa-rocket\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <h3 class=\"block-skills__item-heading\">Career development<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"block-skills__item-text\">Reinforcing support for qualifications, mobility and training<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"block-skills__item\">\n                                            <div class=\"block-skills__item-icon fa-solid fa-people-group\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <h3 class=\"block-skills__item-heading\">Ethical Conduct<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"block-skills__item-text\">Promoting ethical principles and good scientific practice<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"block-skills__item\">\n                                            <div class=\"block-skills__item-icon fa-solid fa-equals\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <h3 class=\"block-skills__item-heading\">Inclusion and Equality<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"block-skills__item-text\">Ensuring a level playing field and healthy working environments<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"block-skills__item\">\n                                            <div class=\"block-skills__item-icon fa-solid fa-diagram-project\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <h3 class=\"block-skills__item-heading\">Communication and Data<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"block-skills__item-text\">Strengthen structural mechanisms and institutional channels for sharing information<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-iseg-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c3587864b36016e34b52358fe1924e79\">Methodology and Stages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-30861\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong>1. Submission of the Letter of Accession<\/strong><\/h4><div id=\"ac-30861\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>The first step in the HRS4R process consists of <strong>formal expression of commitment<\/strong> by the institution. In this context, ISEG submitted to the European Commission the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iseg.ulisboa.pt\/recursos-humanos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/European-Charter-for-Researchers-_signed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adhesion letter<\/a><\/strong>, in which it publicly declares its alignment with the 20 principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This letter, signed by the President, confirms ISEG's intention to implement a human resources strategy guided by international best practice, reinforcing its commitment to a transparent, inclusive academic environment that values scientific achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-30862\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong>Creation of the Monitoring Committee and Working Group<\/strong><\/h4><div id=\"ac-30862\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong>In progress<\/strong><br>ISEG is setting up a Monitoring Committee and a multidisciplinary Working Group, which will include representatives from different scientific areas and support services. These teams will be responsible for coordinating the process, gathering input and ensuring implementation in line with European directives.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The final composition will be published on this page once it has been formalised.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-30863\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong>Gap Analysis - Identifying needs and existing good practices<\/strong><\/h4><div id=\"ac-30863\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong>In preparation<\/strong><br>This stage consists of an internal analysis of ISEG's current practices in relation to the 20 principles of the European Charter for Researchers, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The preliminary report will be made available once the diagnosis has been finalised.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-30864\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong>4. Definition of the Action Plan<\/strong><\/h4><div id=\"ac-30864\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong>Forecast<\/strong><br>Based on the internal analysis, an Action Plan will be drawn up with concrete measures, deadlines and progress indicators, ensuring alignment between institutional commitments and the needs of the academic community.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Action Plan will be published on this page after approval.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-30865\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong>5. Submission of documentation to EURAXESS<\/strong><\/h4><div id=\"ac-30865\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong>Later stage<\/strong><br>Once the Action Plan has been finalised, the documentation will be submitted to EURAXESS, which will carry out a technical assessment of the application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-30866\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong>External evaluation and possible award of the seal<\/strong><\/h4><div id=\"ac-30866\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong>Dependent on evaluation<\/strong><br>At this stage, EURAXESS externally analyses the process and may award ISEG the label <strong>\u201cHR Excellence in Research\u201d<\/strong>, if the defined requirements are met.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-additional-resources\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"has-iseg-red-color\">know more<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"block-resources\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulisboa.pt\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-files\/carta-europeia-do-investigador-2023_pt_0.pdf\" class=\"block-resources__item\" title=\"European Charter for Researchers \" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEuropean Charter for Researchers \t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/euraxess.ec.europa.eu\/system\/files\/2025-07\/Guidelines%20HR%20Award%203.7.pdf\" class=\"block-resources__item\" title=\"HRS4R guidelines\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHRS4R guidelines\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/euraxess.ec.europa.eu\/hrexcellenceaward\" class=\"block-resources__item\" title=\"HRS4R official website\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHRS4R official website\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"O ISEG, enquanto escola da Universidade de Lisboa, reconhece a import\u00e2ncia de um ambiente acad\u00e9mico que promova condi\u00e7\u00f5es de trabalho de excel\u00eancia para docentes e investigadores. 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