HRS4R
HR Excellence in Research

Action Plan and progress monitoring

The Action Plan under the HR Excellence in Research Award (HRS4R – Human Resources Strategy for Researchers) is a strategic document that outlines specific steps and measures aimed at improving conditions for researchers in accordance with the European Charter and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. These steps are in line with the long-term strategic goals of both the faculty and Masaryk University itself, and their implementation and development contribute to the continuous improvement of working conditions not only for researchers.

Documentation for the Renewal phase:

• Action plan – Renewal Phase (2026)
• Internal Review – Renewal Phase (2026)
• Gantt's Chart – Renewal Phase 
• OTM – R checklist 2026
• Questionnaire survey 2025 results 

Documentation for the Initial and Interim phase:

• Action plan – Interim Phase (2023) 
• Action plan – Initial Phase (2021) 
• Questionnaire survey 2020 results 

FSpS and MU startegic plans:

• Strategic plan FSpS 2021 – 2028 
• Report on the implementation of the Strategic plan FSpS 
• Strategic plan MU 2021 – 2028 
• MUNI HR Strategy for Researchers 2021 – 2028

OTM – R Strategy and its implementation

The Faculty of Sports Studies at Masaryk University adheres to the principles set forth not only in the HRS4R (Human Resources Strategy for Researchers) but also in the OTM – R (Open, Transparent, and Merit-Based Recruitment) framework when recruiting research and academic staff. These approaches ensure a high level of professionalism, equality, and ethics throughout the entire selection process.

Our Commitments: 

• Openness: All selection procedures are publicly available and advertised on national and international platforms, including the EURAXESS portal. 
• Transparency: Evaluation criteria, position requirements, and the selection process are clearly defined and communicated to all applicants. 
• Meritocracy: The selection of candidates is based exclusively on their professional qualifications, research achievements, teaching experience, and potential for further development. 
• Ethics and Equal Opportunity: The Faculty strictly ensures equal treatment of all applicants regardless of gender, age, nationality, health status, or other personal characteristics. Selection committees are composed with an emphasison expertise, diversity, and impartiality. 
• Feedback: Applicants are offered the opportunity to receive feedback on the results of the selection process, thereby promoting open communication and increasing trust in the entire process. 

This approach is part of the faculty’s long-term commitment to creating a high-quality, inclusive, and motivating work environment for researchers and academics. Holding the HR Excellence in Research award is proof of our efforts to continuously improve human resource management in science and research. 

Open positions at FSpS on the international EURAXESS website can be found here

Faculty outputs:

• OTM – R policy at FSpS 
• OTM – R Checklist 2026

External sources of information:

• About the OTM-R Recruitment Strategy 
• EU Charter and Code

University outputs:

• Code of Ethics MU 
• Regulations on Competitive Selection Procedures at MU 
• Catalogue of posts  (for internal viewing only)  
• HR Strategy for Researchers a FSpS 
• Information for new employees at MU

For Ph.D. students: 

• Doctoral Studies at FSpS  
• Principles and Recommendations for Effective and Quality Doctoral Studies at MU (for internal viewing only)  

Gender Equality and social security at our faculty

Masaryk University systematically promotes equal opportunities and strives to eliminate gender inequalities in both the academic and professional environments. As part of its institutional strategies, it supports transparent and fair processes in the areas of recruitment, evaluation, and career development for employees. Emphasis is placed on creating inclusive conditions that enable the full participation and career development of all employees, regardless of gender. These processes include a range of measures designed to facilitate work-life balance, which contribute to the long-term sustainability of the work environment at MUNI and the Faculty of Sports Studies.

Faculty outputs:

• Gender Equality plan FSpS 2024 (for internal viewing only) 
• Gender Eguality plan FSpS 2021

University outputs:

• Gender Equality plan MUNI 2025 – 2028 
• Gender Equality plan MUNI 2022 – 2024 
• MU Code of Ethics
• Protection of rights at MU
• Guidelines for resolving sexual harassment incidents at MU

Further information sources on the issue of gender equality:

• Horizon Europe guidance on GE  
• NKC – Gender and science   https://genderaveda.cz/en/
• EMBOhttps://www.embo.org/the-embo-communities/febsembo-women-in-science-awardees/  
• For Women in Science https://www.forwomeninscience.com/ 

Open positions at FSpS on the MU website

The Faculty of Sports Studies creates its own content on Trends in research  

Basic information about Faculty laboratories  

Doctoral study programme

• Updated – Doctoral study income  

Personnel office contacts