Newsletter 5 HRS4R-UMU
Newsletter HRS4R-UMU nº5
UMU Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
Second survey HRS4R UMU (2022)
The Universidad de Murcia (UMU) obtained the quality seal awarded by the European Commission "HR Excellence in Research" on 2 June 2020, as a result of the work carried out since 2018 in the definition of the "Human Resources Strategy for Researchers" (HRS4R).
The "HR Excellence in Research" Seal identifies universities and institutions that generate and support the existence of a stimulating and favourable environment for research work.
The HRS4R process is an ongoing process, in which the participation of the University's research community is essential.
To this end, it is very important that you participate by answering this survey (similar to the 2018 one), which will gather your impressions on the four blocks of principles that will be reviewed by the European Commission so that our university can maintain this Seal of Excellence.
This second survey will be sent individually to the Universidad de Murcia researchers by mid-February 2022.
The blocks are as follows:
- I. Ethical and professional aspects,
- II. Recruitment and selection,
- III. Working Conditions and Social Security and
- IV. Training and Career Development
It won't take more than 15 minutes, and you can save it and continue completing it at another time.
The survey will be available until 6th March.
More information:
- Explanatory video on the survey, by the Coordinator of International and Strategic Research Projects and Director of Operum (duration 6 min) - Presentation
Implemented Actions at UMU
The Universidad de Murcia (UMU) obtained the quality seal awarded by the European Commission "HR Excellence in Research" on 2 June 2020, as a result of the work carried out since 2018 in the definition of the "Human Resources Strategy for Researchers" (HRS4R).
The "HR Excellence in Research" seal identifies universities and institutions that generate and support the existence of a stimulating and favourable environment for research work.
Since 2018 and especially since the awarding of the HR seal, UMU has implemented most of the actions defined in the initial Action Plan.
More information:
- Explanatory video on the HRS4R process (actions implemented and in process) made by the Vice-Rector for Research and Internationalisation (duration 16 min) - Presentation
An overview of the actions implemented and in progress can be consulted here
New HRS4R UMU website
The new HRS4R UMU website, active since June 2021, includes all the updated information on the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers at the University of Murcia.
This website is regularly updated and contains information about:
- The process of obtaining the Seal and implementation of internal actions;
- Information about the units and services offering services to researchers;
- Support guide for the incorporation of foreign researchers to the Universidad de Murcia;
- Information on career development (career options, search for opportunities, training, mobility abroad)
Research career map at UMU and in Spain
The University of Murcia has created an updated diagram distinguishing the different calls and grants addressed to research staff, separated by type of call and career status
Useful links and documents - HRS4R
- Guía para la gestión de la movilidad del personal investigador extranjero en España 2017 (FECYT)
- Euraxess Youtube channel: Entry conditions to Europe for third-country national researchers (Nov 2020)
- Support Guide: Researcher career path in Spain at a glance! (5th edition)
- Policy Library Euraxess: Documentation and information on the “European Research Area” (EU Policies, Mobility, Research Careers, Universities,..)
Next steps:
- Implementation of the other Actions defined in the Action Plan
- Indicators defined in the Action Plan will be the instrument used to assess progress during the implementation phase.
- Monitoring meetings of the Management Committee will be organised every 3 months and control meetings of the Steering Committee every 6 months.
- A new survey will be conducted among UMU researchers regarding the 40 principles of the "Charter and Code for researchers", envisaged for February 2022.
- Preparation of the HRS4R-UMU interim report to be submitted for evaluation by the European Commission, and maintenance of the HR Excellence in Research Seal
Date: February 2022
These activities are co-funded by ERDF Operational Programme of the Region of Murcia 2014-2020,
line of Action 2: “Guidance, search for partners and funding for International R&D&I Projects” - Action line ATRAE
