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In January 2020, the Université Grenoble Alpes signed the initial charter and declared its commitment to the HRS4R process in order to obtain the "HR Excellence in Research" award. On December 18, 2023, the Council adopted the Council recommendation on a European framework for attracting and retaining research, innovation, and entrepreneurial talent in Europe. The new Researcher Charter replaces the former one.

What is the European Charter for Researchers?

The European Charter for Researchers is a set of principles that underpin the development of attractive research careers in order to support excellence in research and innovation across Europe. The Charter focuses on the rights and responsibilities of researchers, employers, funders, and policymakers, and comprises 20 key principles, organized under the following four pillars:

• Ethics, integrity, gender equality, and open science.
• Evaluation, Recruitment, and Career Advancement of Researchers.
• Working conditions and practices.
• Research and Development Careers and Talent Development.

The European Charter for Researchers is intended for all researchers, all research sectors, and all governing organizations (stakeholders). It applies to researchers in all disciplines, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), as well as the social sciences and humanities (SSH), including the arts. It covers all types of research.

What do the signatories of the Charter commit to?

The purpose of the Charter is to promote best practices throughout the European Union with regard to the recruitment, employment conditions, and working conditions of researchers: to harmonize practices, facilitate mobility, and increase the attractiveness of research—a driver of European economic competitiveness and employment—by offering genuine career prospects.

Entities that adopt the Charter commit to evolving their human resources policies and practices to align as closely as possible with the European Commission’s recommendations and to uphold the principles and values they embody.