Faculty of Medicine began preparatory work towards obtaining the prestigious European HR Excellence in Research Award in 2019. As a result, on 23 April 2021, the Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, was recognised by the European Commission with the HR Excellence in Research Award. The faculty therefore officially advanced to the implementation phase of the overall process, during which the individual steps of the Action Plan have been systematically carried out. In April 2023, the faculty submitted a self-assessment (Internal Review) of the implementation of the HR Strategy after the first two years, together with a revised Action Plan for the period 2023–2026. This submission was accepted by the European Commission without comments, and the faculty was awarded the “HRS4R Embedded” status.
In May 2026, the faculty submitted a new Internal Review summarising progress achieved during the 2023–2026 implementation period, together with an updated Action Plan for 2026–2029. Out of the 126 measures planned for the previous implementation phases, 114 were successfully completed, demonstrating the faculty’s strong commitment to the continuous improvement of HR processes and working conditions for researchers. The new Action Plan sets out 86 additional measures to be implemented by 2029, reflecting both the progress achieved so far and newly identified priorities. The faculty is currently awaiting feedback from the European Commission and the scheduling of the on-site evaluation (Site Visit), which will represent the next important milestone in the continuous development of its HR strategy for researchers.
principles of the Charter (40 until 12/2023)
awarded the HR Excellence in Research certificate
suggestions received
tasks set from 2021
tasks done
tasks extended
new tasks since 2026
working groups and areas
This certificate is awarded by the European Commission to research institutions that guarantee current and potential employees a professional, open and ethical work environment by implementing the HRS4R strategy (The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers). The institution shall regularly demonstrate that it fulfills the conditions for good human resources management in accordance with the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
The aim is to implement a human resources strategy for researchers, in line with the European Commission Recommendation 2005/251 / EC on the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
