HR Excellence in Research - Working towards a better everyday life for researchers
We are committed to developing research assessment practices, career progression and working conditions, as well as skills development, in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers.
HR Excellence in Research has a tangible impact on the everyday life of our researchers. The aim of this development work is to ensure clear ground rules, effective support services, and responsible recruitment and assessment practices. In addition, we seek to support our researchers in their careers and to provide opportunities for professional development. Researchers also have a voice in this work: our activities are grounded in the values of the European Charter for Researchers and in the feedback we receive from our research community.
Why choose a university with HR Excellence in Research award?
- We recognise your rights as a researcher
- We value your mobility experience
- We respect your work-life balance
- We aim at transparency in our recruitment
- You will join a truly pan-European network consisting of research organisations and researchers
Where are we now?
Timeline of the development work
2026
We are preparing for the European Commission’s evaluation visit and drafting an action plan for the period 2026–2028.
2023
We published an action plan for 2023–2025. Key focus areas included raising awareness, responsible research assessment, equality, clarifying career models, and the inclusion of international staff.
2021
Tampere University was awarded the HR Excellence in Research recognition for its commitment to improving researchers’ working conditions.
2020
We prepared our first HR Excellence in Research action plan.
2019
We made a formal commitment (commitment letter) to initiate the development process. The University’s predecessors, TUT and UTA, received the recognition in 2014 and 2015, respectively.
Tampere University's recruitment policy
Open, transparent and merit-based (OTM-R) recruitment policies defined by the European Commission are the cornerstone of our recruitments. Our recruitments are guided by defined policies that ensure a fair and transparent process.
Researcher's responsible evaluation
Assessment of teaching competence in recruiting
