HR Strategy For Researchers- HR Excellence

DCU has been awarded the ‘HR Excellence’ accreditation by the European Commission in recognition of DCU’s commitment to providing a research environment that supports the career development of its researchers. DCU has endorsed the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct Researchers and the principles embodied in the charter will be reflected in the training provided at DCU.

The European Commission’s European Charter for Researchers & Code of Conduct for Recruitment of Researchers sets general principles and requirements which specifie the roles, responsibilities and entitlements of researchers as well as of employers and/or funders of researchers. The overarching aim is to develop an attractive, open and sustainable European labour market for researchers. In line with this framework research staff at DCU are given the opportunity to participate in its Research Career Framework which provides continuous professional development within the research career path. A major aim of the framework is to ensure researchers can meet the demands of their roles and be in a position to maximise opportunities within the University and develop a wider career path. In addition, DCU’s comprehensive Research Development Programme supports the continuous professional development of researchers. For more information see the Human Resources site here.