Instituto Catalán de Investigación del Agua Investigación e Innovación para el uso sostenible del agua

HR Excellence in Research Award

Human Resources Strategy for Researchers

  • Step 1

    An internal analysis by ICRA, involving all key players, to compare compliance of current policies and practices with the Charter & Code principles.

  • Step 2

    On the basis of the results of this analysis, ICRA develops its won HR strategy for researchers, which shouls incude a concrete action plan. This document is made public.

  • Step 3

    The analysis and action plan are then reviewed and acknowledged by the European Commission. The acknowledgment implies the right to use the «HR Excellence in Reseach» logo.

  • Step 4

    Progress in the implementation of the strategy and action plan is subject to a self-assessment after 2 years.

  • Step 5

    An external evaluation is carried out at least every 4 years.