The HRS4R Certification

With the HRS4R certification, Sorbonne University is committed to its research staff

In order to build and reinforce the European Research Area, the European Union is deploying a policy to promote the profession of research, with the goal, among other things, of encouraging mobility and career opportunities.

On July 7, 2021, Sorbonne University received the European Charter for Researchers and a Code of Conduct for Recruitment HRS4R certification, which recognizes its commitment to the principles of the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers and its support for open, transparent and merit-based recruitment.

The HRS4R Award

The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) certification, awarded by the European Commission, is designed to support institutions and organizations working in the field of research. Institutional practices will improve in terms of working conditions, recruitment and ethics, by adopting the 40 principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
These objectives are fundamentally in line with Sorbonne University policy of enhancing the ability of the institution to attract researchers and increase its international visibility as well as its active participation in the European Research Area. Sorbonne University therefore committed to the certification process as of 2020 and became HRS4R compliant on July 7, 2021.

This certification is a guarantee the quality of the employment at the university for the research professionals on the European continent. It guarantees equal treatment in the various institutions and facilitates access to European research funds. These objectives are fully aligned with Sorbonne University policy in terms of support of research and its actors.

Sorbonne University's commitment

The process of obtaining the label began with a self-evaluation of practices at Sorbonne University, encompassing all research personnel (doctoral researchers, doctoral researchers, post-doctoral researchers, teacher-researchers). It focused on four main areas: human resources, working conditions, professional training and ethics.

On this basis, Sorbonne University has committed to a 2021-2023 action plan to improve its practices in each of the four areas. This action plan is in response to a survey of 400 researchers of all types: doctoral students, post-doctoral students, associate professors and university professors. 

In 2023, a new survey of the university's research community was carried out for the mid-term review and the definition of the university's new HRS4R actions and objectives until 2026. The new 2023-2026 action plan was adopted on May 30, 2023 by the Board of Directors.

HRS4R Documents of Sorbonne University:

Sorbonne University charters and engagements:

Missions and support structures:

Achievements of the Action plan

  • Mapping of SU PhD students - Ongoing - 2023
  • Recruitment platform for contractual staff - Ongoing – 2023-2024

Contact

Contacts

Catherine Achard and  Lucie Salvaudon, head of the HRS4R certification project

Steering and Supervising Committees

  • Catherine Achard - Porteuse du projet de labellisation
  • Lucie Salvaudon - Porteuse du projet de labellisation
  • Pascal Frey – Vice-président Ressources Humaine, financières et numériques
  • Elisabeth Angel-Perez – Vice-présidente Recherche et Innovation
  • Guillaume Fiquet – Vice-président Relations Internationales, partenariats territoriaux et socio-économiques 
  • Caroline Magdelaine - Représentante de la faculté de Lettres
  • Frédérique Peronnet - Représentante de la faculté de Sciences et Ingénierie
  • Magali Svrcek - Représentante de la faculté de Santé
  • Catherine Achard - Porteuse du projet de labellisation
  • Lucie Salvaudon - Porteuse du projet de labellisation
  • Pascal Frey – Vice-président Ressources Humaine, financières et numériques
  • Julie Zittel - Directrice de la recherche et de la valorisation de la faculté de Sciences et Ingénierie
  • Marina Salvetti - Responsable des missions RH de la Direction de la recherche et de la valorisation de la faculté des Lettres
  • Violaine Désiré - Directrice de la recherche et de la valorisation de la faculté de Santé
  • Frédérique Concord - Directrice des ressources humaines de la faculté de Sciences et Ingénierie
  • Lilian Riou Vetillard - Directrice des ressources humaines de la faculté des Lettres
  • Marie-Claude Dormieux - Directrice des ressources humaines de la faculté de Santé
  • Anne-Marie Tièges - Chargée de mission qualité de vie au travail et attractivité
  • Emmanuelle Le Quellec - Directrice du développement des compétences
  • Marie-Aude Banakos – cheffe du service de la Formation
  • Alexis Fournier – Chef du service Concours, Mobilité et Recrutement
  • Thomas Coudreau - Directeur de la recherche et de l'innovation 
  • Anne-Catherine Fritzinger – Directrice du service commun de documentation
  • Fabrice Moutte – Directeur du Système d’Information
  • Hamida Ferrat – Directrice du Statut, des Instances et du Dialogue social
  • Bertrand Granado – Directeur du Collège Doctoral
  • Thomas Planchon - Responsable administratif du Collège doctoral
  • Odile Cortinovis - Cheffe du service du doctorat de la faculté des Lettres
  • Michela Petrini - Chargée de mission égalité femme/homme, enseignante-chercheuse
  • Virginie Mansuy - Chargée de mission lutte contre le racisme et l'antisémitisme, enseignante-chercheuse
  • Roger Guérin - Référent intégrité scientifique, enseignant-chercheur
  • Jean Bouvier d’Yvoire – Chargé de mission pour une science en confiance, responsable et ouverte