Timeline for Malmö University's road toward HR Excellence in Research Award

The University plans for an internal evaluation of the implementation.

Malmö University is awarded HR Excellence in Research.

Feedback is received from the European Commission. Assessment: Pending minor modifications.

Malmö University submits its application for the HR Excellence in Research Award to the European Commission.

The Vice-Chancellor decides to start the implementation phase and to adopt the action plan. The GAP analysis is completed.

The steering group approves the University’s action plan.

Analysis of survey responses is conducted during August and September. Work on the action plan begins. The OTM-R list takes shape.

Work with the GAP analysis begins.

A survey is sent out to researchers and doctoral students to investigate their views on Malmö University's working conditions. The survey has a response period of three weeks, and the response rate is high.

The letter of endorsement is submitted to the European Commission on 18 May, stating that the University will apply for certification. From now on, the University has one year to submit its application.

Information about the project is published on the University's staff web in February. Survey questions are prepared during February through May.

Interviews are carried out with researchers and doctoral students as well as administrative and academic managers from all faculties.

Decision on the project team and steering group is made. Visits to and interviews with other Swedish universities that have obtained certification are payed.

The planning of the project is started by the Vice-Chancellor by appointing the project leader and coordinator. Preparatory work with interviews starts.