Guideline 3
Organisational responsibility of heads of research institutions
The heads of HEIs and non-HEI research institutions create the basic framework for research. They are responsible for ensuring adherence to and the promotion of good practice, and for appropriate career support for all researchers. The heads of research institutions guarantee the necessary conditions to enable researchers to comply with legal and ethical standards. The basic framework includes clear written policies and procedures for staff selection and development as well as for early career support and equal opportunity.
Explanations:
The head of each HEI and non-HEI research institution is responsible for ensuring that an appropriate organisational structure is in place at the institution. He or she makes certain that the tasks of leadership, supervision, quality assurance and conflict management are clearly allocated in accordance with the size of individual research work units and suitably communicated to members and employees.
With regard to staff selection and development, due consideration is given to gender equality and diversity. The relevant processes are transparent and avoid implicit bias as much as possible. Suitable supervisory structures and policies are established for early career researchers. Honest career advice, training opportunities and mentoring are offered to researchers and research support staff.
Comments - General (7)
Avoidance of (implicit) bias in assessment and decision-making processes
19.06.2023 – Judgements and contributions to discussions should be carefully considered with regard to possible bias.
Comment on: GL3 (General) , GL4 (General) , GL5 (General) , GL16 (General)
Diversity in the research system
16.11.2022 – Excellent science needs a diversity of perspectives and experiences.
Comment on: GL3 (General)
Personnel development concepts and support for different career paths
03.12.2020 – Career support according to inclination and talent.
Comment on: GL3 (General)
The aspect of increasing independence in early academic career phases
03.12.2020 – Researchers enjoy a balance of support and autonomy appropriate to their career level.
Comment on: GL2 (General) , GL3 (General) , GL4 (General)
Science and academia need attractive framework conditions
03.12.2020 – Science and academia need attractive framework conditions. These include: reliable career prospects, appropriate remuneration, equal opportunities and work-life balance, adequate resources, access to research infrastructures, effective onboarding and ...
Comment on: GL3 (General)
Diversity, flexibility and permeability
03.12.2020 – Diversity, flexibility and permeability as well as mobility and internationality are beneficial to academic research and are therefore supported.
Comment on: GL3 (General) , GL5 (General)
Career development
03.12.2020 – Career development support measures are provided for researchers as appropriate.
Comment on: GL3 (General) , GL4 (General)