HR Excellence in Research

The HR Excellence in Research Award is a recognition granted by the European Commission to institutions that demonstrate a commitment to implementing the HR Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R), with a focus on the continuous improvement of institutional policies and practices related to recruitment, career development, working conditions, ethics, and training for researchers. This award is associated with the implementation of the 20 principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

 

The HRS4R aims to:

  • Enhance researchers’ working conditions by fostering more attractive, inclusive, and sustainable research environments;
  • Ensure fair and transparent recruitment procedures, promoting merit-based selection, equal opportunities, and international mobility;
  • Support career development through continuous training, professional mentoring, and recognition of progression within scientific careers;
  • Strengthen research quality and ethics by ensuring alignment with European standards on scientific integrity, social responsibility, and data management.

 

Statement of Commitment

Committee & Working Group

Strategic Steering Committee

  • Maria da Graça de Soveral Rodrigues | Dean, Full Professor (R4)
  • António Almeida | President of the Scientific Council, Full Professor (R4)
  • Pedro Góis | Coordinator of iMed, Associate Professor (R3)
  • Cláudia Belo Ferreira | Administrator, Senior Manager
  • Sílvia Costa Lopes | Planning, Evaluation and Quality Assurance Coordination Unit, Mid-level Manager
  • Diogo Fernandes | PhD Student DCFM / IpSC, Early-Stage Researcher (R1)
  • Rita Acúrcio | Research Unit, Junior Researcher (R2)

 

Working Group

  • Helena Florindo | Vice-Dean responsible for Research, Full Professor (R4)
  • Patrícia Lowden | Human Resources and Management Support Area, Mid-level Manager
  • Ana Ferreira | Human Resources and Management Support Area, Senior Officer
  • Tiago Sequeira | External Relations and Communication Coordination Unit, Mid-level Manager
  • Ana Borges | External Relations and Communication Coordination Unit, Senior Officer
  • Cláudia Mourato | Project Management Unit, Mid-level Manager
  • Diana Martinho | FARM-ID, HR Officer
  • Rui Castro | Research Unit / DCFM, Associate Professor (R3)
  • Marta Afonso | Research Unit / DCFM, Assistant Professor (R2)
  • Sandra Simões | Research Unit / DFFTS, Principal Researcher (R3)
  • Rafaela Martins | PhD Student DFFTS / IpSC, Early-Stage Researcher (R1)
  • Sérgio Camões | Research Unit / DCFM, Invited Assistant Professor (R2)

 

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