In 2025 the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine initiated the process of the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) to obtain the HR Excellence in Research Award.
The HR Excellence in Research Award relects institutional ongoing commitment to enhancing the working environment and support structures for researchers. This includes not only improving recruitment and evaluation practices, but also advancing wider aspects of the research ecosystem, from biosafety and data management to communication, mentoring, training, career development, equality, and professional conduct.
The HRS4R supports research institutions and funding organizations in the implementation of the Charter & Code in their policies and practices, and aims to:
- Improve researchers’ working conditions by promoting more attractive, inclusive, and sustainable research environments;
- Ensure fair and transparent recruitment procedures, promoting merit-based selection, equal opportunities, and international mobility;
- Support career development by encouraging continuous training, professional mentoring, and the promotion of scientific career progression;
- Strengthen research quality and ethics by ensuring alignment with European standards on scientific integrity, social responsibility, and data management.
Steering Committee and Executive Committee (Working Group) of the FMV-ULisboa
Steering Committee:
- Professor Rui Manuel Horta Caldeira (President of FMV-ULisboa);
- Professor Luís Filipe Costa (President of the Scientific Council of FMV-ULisboa);
- Professor António Duarte (Research and Innovation);
- Fernando Mestre (Academic Affairs);
- Professor Berta São Braz (Internationalisation and Communication);
- Dr. Sandra Figueiras (Academic Competitions);
- Dr. João Mingachos (Studies and Planning);
- Dr. Sandra Figueiras (Human Resources);
- Master Patrícia Bernardo (representing R11 Researchers);
- ProfessorTeresa Lemsadek (representing R22 Researchers);
- Professor Maria João Fraqueza (representing R33 Researchers);
- Professor José Prates (representing R44 Researchers).
Executive Committee (Working Group):
- Professor António Duarte (Research and Innovation);
- Dr Ana Ramalho (Science Manager);
- Dr Fernando Mestre (Academic Affairs);
- Dr. Sandra Figueiras (Human Resources);
- Dr. Patrícia Courela (Academic Competitions);
- Dr. Alexandre Leitão (Projects);
- Dr. Roberto Pereira (Projects);
- Professor Berta São Braz (Communication);
- Dr. Bruno Moura (Communication);
- Master Patrícia Bernardo (representing R1 Researchers);
- Professor Teresa Lemsadek (representing R2 Researchers);
- Professor Maria João Fraqueza (representing R3 Researchers);
- Professor José Prates (representing R4 Researchers).
1 Representing R1 Researchers – doctoral student
2 Representing R2 Researchers – Assistant level
3 Representing R3 Researchers – Associate level
4 Representing R4 Researchers – Full Professor level