HR Excellence in Research Award

University of Exeter - HR Excellence in Research

Until now, every two years the University has conducted an internal review to assess the performance of the University in meeting its obligations under the Researcher Concordat and to gauge progress against actions arising from the previous evaluation. The outcomes of this are a report and 2 year action plan that is submitted to the HR Excellence in Research Award panel. The original strategy called the Concordat Implementation Plan (CIP) was produced in 2009.

From 2023, these reviews will be conducted on a three year cycle, so our current action plan is for the period 2023-2026.

Current Action plan

We are pleased to publish our new Researcher Concordat Action Plan 2023-2026.

As part of our institutional responsibilities as a signatory to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, we are committed to the presentation of an annual report to our governing body on our plans and actions in support of the Concordat aims and objectives.

Researcher Development Concordat Annual Report December 2024

Year 12 review (2023)

The HR Excellence in Research 12 Year Review Report reflects our continued, successful focus on research culture along with the significant post-pandemic re-engagement of researchers in development and career activities. We also record important progress with contract precarity and also with Leadership, EDI and wellbeing initiatives.

The Researcher Concordat Action Plan 2021-2023 With Progress

Year 10 review (2021)

The HR Excellence in Research Year 10 Summary Report records considerable progress to support our commitment to developing research staff and promoting the best possible research culture.The impact of the pandemic is highlighted and key challenges addressed. The HR Excellence in Research Year 10 Full Report gives more detail on each topic.

2021-2023 Action Plan

Researcher Concordat Action Plan 2021-2023

Year 8 review (2018)

HR Excellence 8 Year Review Report 

2018-2021 Action Plan

HR Excellence in Research 2018-2021 Action Plan with progress 

Year 6 review (2016)

HR Excellence in Research Award Review and Report

2016-18 Action Plan

HR Excellence in Research Award 2016 ? 18 Action Plan

Year 4 review (2014)

HR Excellence in Research Award 4 year review

2014-2016 Action plan

HR Excellence in Research Award 2014 ? 16 Action Plan (Reviewed 2016)

Year 2 review (2012)

2012-2014 Action plan

 HR Excellence in Research Award Action Plan July 2012-2014