European Charter

The University of Hradec Králové officially endorsed the principles set out in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers in 2020.

The original European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter & Code), which comprised a total of 40 principles, have been replaced by the new European Charter for Researchers. The new Charter updates and consolidates the original principles and organises them into 20 key principles, grouped under four thematic pillars:

Ethics, Integrity, Gender and Open Science

Researchers’ Assessment, Recruitment and Progression

Working Conditions and Practices

Research Careers and Talent Development

The Charter is addressed to all researchers in the European Union at all stages of their careers.

The University of Hradec Králové has long been committed to the principles of the European Charter and systematically implements them as part of its human resources strategy. Since 2021, UHK has held the prestigious HR Excellence in Research Award (HR Award), which demonstrates the University’s commitment to creating a high-quality working environment and supporting the professional development of researchers.