HR excellence in research

Utrecht University supports researchers from The Netherlands and abroad in the further development of their academic careers, by pursuing the best possible HR policy.

European Commission acknowledgement

Utrecht University has been acknowledged by the European Commission as an institution having achieved ‘HR Excellence in Research’. The university gained this recognition for meeting most of the principles laid down in the ‘European Charter for Researchers’ as well as in the ‘Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers’ (jointly called ‘the Charter and Code’ in short). Apart from the Charter and Code of Conduct, the EC attaches great importance to ‘Open, Transparent and Merit-based recruitment’. The UU takes this further through Recognition & Rewards and TRIPLE.

Despite the fact that the initial state of play was already outstanding as Utrecht University was from the first wave of the “HR Excellence in Research” awarded, the level of ambition with regard to UU strategy for researchers still remains.

UU has held this award since 2013 and works towards renewing the award every three years. In spring 2024, UU received the award again, the internal review and the European Commission report can be read below.