To improve our researchers' working conditions
HR Excellence in Research Award - HRS4R
Linköping University aims to be an internationally attractive employer, and we work actively towards creating a stimulating work environment and good conditions for our researchers.
We value fair and transparent recruitment as well as positive professional development for researchers. The further development of working conditions for researchers is a long-term commitment in line with the University's goal of being an attractive employer.
Award to Linköping University
In March 2025, Linköping University received the EU Commission's HR Excellence in Research Award. Receiving the award demonstrates that the university complies with the EU charter and guidelines; for example, that we meet specific requirements as employers and work systematically to improve the working conditions of our researchers. Universities and higher education institutions that have received the HR Excellence in Research Award have chosen to implement the charter and follow a process called Human Resources Strategy for Researchers, HRS4R. HRS4R ensures that the university lives up to the principles and continuously works to improve the working conditions and attractive career opportunities for researchers.
What is HRS4R?
The background for the introduction of the award was an ambition to establish a strong European area for research activities and to support, structure and strengthen research in Europe. The European Charter for Researchers consists of general principles and requirements concerning the role, responsibilities and rights of researchers, their employers, and funders. The guidelines for the recruitment of researchers consist of general principles and requirements that should be followed by employers and financiers when researchers are appointed or recruited.
