Researcher Support
The University provides support to staff undertaking research at the institution. For further information, please select one of the options below:
Research Concordat
Overview
‘The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers’ is an agreement between research funders, the University of Portsmouth and other employers of researchers in the UK. Sitting alongside a range of local, UK and European initiatives, this agreement represents a significant development in national policy to support good management of researchers and their careers.
Through the implementation of its principles it aims to enhance the researcher workforce and thereby sustain research excellence bringing benefits to the health, economy and well-being of the UK.
In 2012 the University conducted a review of its policies and practices comparing them to the principles of the concordat. Subsequently a gap analysis was created highlighting the support that the University already provides as well as bringing to prominence the areas in which the institution can improve.
Applying for the HR Excellence Award
The University recognises the importance of external accreditation to ensure that its support to researchers remains of a high standard. A UK-wide process is being undertaken which enables UK institutions to gain the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research Award.
This award acknowledges the institution’s alignment with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for their Recruitment. The University of Portsmouth is currently applying for that award.