What’s new in HR Excellence in Research: understanding how the European model is evolving
25 de March de 2026
Key changes in the 2026 “Severo Ochoa” Centres of Excellence and “María de Maeztu” Units call
28 de April de 2026What’s new in HR Excellence in Research: understanding how the European model is evolving
25 de March de 2026Key changes in the 2026 “Severo Ochoa” Centres of Excellence and “María de Maeztu” Units call
28 de April de 2026Resources
· 25 de March de 2026
GUIDE | HR Excellence in Research 2026: what’s new
The European Commission has updated HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) to strengthen research careers and improve Europe’s research labour market. The changes include new recommendations on professional development, working conditions, transparency and researcher mobility.
Key points
At Effectia, we have prepared a practical guide summarising the main changes and explaining their impact on institutions.
- Understand the new criteria and how they will be monitored.
- Understand how they affect career planning and professional development.
- Apply strategies to optimise the management of research teams.
Find out how to prepare your institution for the challenges of the European research labour market.