Presentation
In 2000, the European Research Area (ERA) was established by the EU to strengthen the competitiveness of European institutions through closer research collaboration and better coordination of research infrastructure.
To contribute to the development of the European Research Area (ERA), The European Charter for Researchers and The European Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code) were established by the European Commission in 2005. Charter and Code ensures open, transparent and merit-based recruitment of researchers, safeguard good working conditions and focuses on professional development for researchers at all stages of their careers. It also highlights the importance of recognizing and valuing research mobility, internationally, inter-sectorial and interdisciplinary. To implement Charter and Code at the individual institutions, the European commission has developed the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers HRS4R accreditation.
HRS4R in University of Huelva
As part of its commitment to strengthen its competitiveness at the European Research Area the University of Huelva endorsed in 05/12/2022 the European (Charter and Code) that sets out the rules and obligations of researchers, their employers and funders, as well as transparent and fair recruitment procedures.
The submission date of initial GAP-Analysis, HR Strategy and Action Plan of Universidad de Huelva was 19 July 2023. The HR award was granted. The Submission date to the European Commission was 23 August 2023.
Endorsment Letter
Action Plan
Survey Criteria Charter & Code for Researchers
More Information HRS4R
The European Charter for Researchers. The Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (download spanish version).
Career Development Training
The University of Huelva, as part of its commitment to research excellence and the development of human resources policies aligned with European standards, held a series of four training seminars in the last quarter of 2025:
- Logo HR Excellence in Research (Speaker: Lorena Muñoz, EC Effectia. Date: October 22nd, 2025)
- Mobility, career development and mentoring in research (Speaker: Anais González Iglesias, Healthcare Amazon Web Services. Date: November 7th, 2025)
- Integrity and Ethics in Scientific Research (Speaker: Ana Cuevas, Univ. Salamanca. Date: November 14th, 2025)
- Open Access and Scientific Data Management (Speaker: Laura Bonora, FECYT. Date: November 28th, 2025)