University of Toulouse labelled HRS4R
On 30 June 2020, the university received the "HR Excellence in Research" award by the European Commission.
In 2019, the university submitted its application to HRS4R, to increase the attractiveness of research careers in Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier University. Through the work undertaken to gain the award, the university has demonstrated commitment to improving the working conditions and career development for research staff.
The European Human Resources Strategy for Researchers, also known as HRS4R, aims to improve the practices of research organisations and institutions in terms of ethics, open science, recruitment, inclusion, working conditions, training and career progression. The European Commission’s ‘HR Excellence in Research’ label gives recognition to research institutions involved in this process.
This strategy is based on the principles of the European Convention for Researchers drawn up by the European Commission. The Charter is intended to guarantee attractive research careers and to improve the recruitment and working conditions of researchers in Europe.
By producing an action plan to align its human resources policies to the 40 principles of the Charter, the university has been able to meet all the requirements of the "HR Excellence in Research" label.
The university is committed to improving its human resources policies for the recruitment of researchers, including the implementation of fair and transparent recruitment and evaluation procedures.
Obtaining this label contributes to develop Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier University's influence on the European and world stages and ensure that it remains attractive to researchers.
HRS4R milestone
- A Steering Committee was set up to draw up an action plan based on a self-analysis of its internal practices.
- The application to obtain the "HR Excellence in Research" label with the action plan was sent to the European Commission in July 2019.
- In its initial assessment of December 2019, the European Commission asked University of Toulouse to make some minor changes in order to obtain the label.
- Obtaining the label on 30 June 2020.
- After two years of execution of its action plan, the university carried out a self-assessment in 2022. The work carried out was acclaimed by the European Commission, which confirmed the label for the university.
- In 2025, the university applies for renewal of the label. After submitting a new proposal, including an action plan for the next three years, the university will be visited by a delegation of three auditors appointed by the European Commission. Following this audit, the European Commission will decide to renew the label for the university.