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“creating better conditions for scientists”

HIPC is a proud holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award, a prestigious recognition granted by the European Commission to research institutions committed to providing a stimulating and supportive working environment for researchers, aligned with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers.

Holding the HR Award indicates that HIPC values ethics, fair recruitment, career development, equal opportunities, and the overall enhancement of research culture. Holding the award strengthens our international visibility, attracts talented scientists from across the globe, and increases our competitiveness in European funding schemes and collaborative projects.

What did the representatives of the European Commission say about us during the site visit – the defence of the HR Award – in April 2025?

‘Heyrovský Institute has achieved more than formal compliance—it has initiated deep cultural and operational shifts that continue to shape a more supportive, international, and ethically grounded research environment.’