Интернационално вмрежување | HR Excellence in Research

Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) 

For Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (UKIM), as a research-oriented university, scientific research is of paramount importance. To maintain its focus, UKIM consistently strives to adhere to European standards and principles in scientific research.

UKIM has signed the “Declaration of Commitment to the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers”. The principles of the Charter and Code are implemented through a structured procedure known as the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R).


Application of the Human Resourse Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R)

UKIM’s Human Resources Strategy is founded on the acceptance of the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the principles of an Open, Transparent and Merit‑based system for the recruitment of researchers. To fully implement these principles, UKIM adopted an Action Plan, which was developed on the basis of the Report analysis conducted through a Questionnaire survey. A central element of this procedure is its focus on encouraging institutions to move toward adopting Open, Transparent and Merit‑based Recruitment practices.

UKIM accepts the policy and principles of an Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment of Researchers – OTM-R policy (OTM Checklist)

Rulebook on the special conditions and the procedure for selection into teaching-scientific, scientific, teaching-professional, and associate titles and demonstrators at the “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje


Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment of Researchers – OTM-R policy


What is it about?

The ‘OTM-R Package’ is a set of practical and useful tools for implementing Open, Transparent and Merit-based recruitment practices in Research Performing Organisations. It includes:

  • The rationale: Why is OTM-R essential?
  • The principles and guideline: What a good OTM-R system should look like?
  • A checklist for institutions as a self-assessment tool: How do the current practices rate?
  • The toolkit: A step by step guide to improve the OTM-R practices
  • Examples of good practice


Why is it needed?
OTM-R ensures that the best person for the job is recruited, guarantees equal opportunities and access for all, facilitates developing an international portfolio (cooperation, competition, mobility) and makes research careers more attractive.


What is in it for me?
OTM-R brings benefits to researchers, institutions and the wider research system. More specifically, OTM-R makes research careers more attractive, ensures equal opportunities for all candidates and facilitates mobility. Overall, it may contribute to an increase in the cost-effectiveness of investments in research!


Source: EURAXESS portal – https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/