HR Excellence In Research
The University of Sussex has held the HR Excellence in Research award since 2013. It recognises ongoing efforts across the institution to improve working conditions and career development opportunities for researchers.
HR Excellence in Research accreditation is afforded to European institutions that are making progress against their HR Strategy for Researchers. It recognises the measures taken to implement the principles of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers.
In the UK, the process is managed by Vitae. Visit their HR Excellence in Research webpages for further details about the award.
At Sussex, the Researcher Development Concordat Steering Group oversees progress against the Action Plan. The University undertakes a formal review every three years, documenting progress since the last submission and setting out its strategy for the next cycle.
HR Excellence in Research 10-Year Review (submitted January 2024)
- Older HREiR Documentation
2021 External Review (deadline 26 Nov 2021)
- HR Excellence in Research Award University of Sussex 8-year Review Report
- 2019-21 HR Excellence in Research Action Plan
- 2019-21 HR Excellence in Research Action Plan Gap Analysis - Updated
- 2021-23 HR Excellence in Research Action Plan - Updated (new)
2019 Internal Review (deadline 22 Nov 2019)
- 2019-21 Concordat Implementation Plan
- 2017-19 Concordat Implementation Plan - Updated with Progress
- University of Sussex 6 Year Review Report
2017 External Review (deadline 19 May 2017)
- 2015-17 Concordat Implementation Plan - Updated with Progress
- University of Sussex 4 - Year Review Report
- 2017-2021 Concordat Implementation Plan
2015 Internal Review (deadline 22 May 2015)
- 2013-15 Concordat Implementation Plan - Updated with Progress [PDF 244.63KB]
- University of Sussex HR Excellence in Research: Internal Review Report 2015 [PDF 104.24KB]
- 2015 - 2017 Concordat Implementation Plan [PDF 169.92KB]
2013 Original Submission
Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers
The Concordat is an agreement between employers of researchers and research funders on the expectations for the professional development and employment conditions of researchers in the UK.
The Concordat sets out the expectations and responsibilities of researchers, their managers, employers and funders. It aims to increase the attractiveness and sustainability of research careers in the UK and to improve the quantity, quality and impact of research for the benefit of UK society and the economy.
The University of Sussex has committed to the principles of the 2019 Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers. You can find out more on our Concordat wepbage.
Contact Us
E: researchstaffoffice@sussex.ac.uk
T: 01273 877979
Research Staff Office, Research and Enterprise Services, Level 1, Falmer House, University of Sussex, BN1 9QF
