Did you know that the Institut Pasteur has been HR Excellence in Research certified since 2021?
Awarded by the European Commission, this label highlights the Institut Pasteur's commitment to providing every scientist with a stimulating and inclusive working environment that meets European standards.

Discover its history and follow, step by step, the actions, stakeholders, and key moments that have shaped its deployment since March 2020 (click on the picture):

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What does this label mean for us at Institut Pasteur?
In line with the Pasteur 2030 strategic plan, this label supports our policy of excellence and enhances our attractiveness, while guaranteeing a working environment and inclusive recruitment, development, and career management policies that comply with European standards.

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To add the HR Excellence in Research logo to your funding applications, download the logo here.

In concrete terms, what does this label entail?
The 16 major actions included in this action plan are structured around five strategic areas:

• research ethics,

• interactions between science and society,

• recruitment and employability,

• working conditions,

• research management and training.

They are broken down into concrete initiatives, supported by all of the Pasteur Institute's departments and services. Here are a few examples of actions recently implemented (2024-2026) and promoted as part of the label:

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To all: If you are involved in projects that contribute to one of these areas and would like them to be promoted during the next label evaluation (scheduled for February 2027), please contact us at the address hrs4r@pasteur.fr.

Who oversees the implementation of the action plan?
A cross-disciplinary project par excellence, the label is based on collective governance involving the scientific community and support functions.

The label's monitoring committee brings together scientists at different stages of their careers (doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, researchers, engineers) as well as representatives from support departments (HR, DJ, DCES, DEI).

This co-construction between professions, expertise, and career paths is one of the main levers for the adoption and impact of the action plan at the Institut Pasteur.

Want to contribute to this dynamic?
Join the HR Excellence in Research label monitoring committee!
Open to the entire community—researchers, engineers, support staff—the monitoring committee is responsible for:

• Monitoring the implementation of the 20242-2026 action plan through two to three annual meetings and discussions with those responsible for the actions

• Proposing and co-developing new initiatives to sustainably improve our research environment.

• Sharing feedback and best practices in a collaborative and stimulating environment.

Participating in the committee means making a concrete contribution to improving working conditions, while developing your skills, your network, and your understanding of the challenges facing the Institut Pasteur.

Interested?
Write to us at hrs4r@pasteur.fr and register for the online information meeting on the HR Excellence in Research label on Thursday, February 26 at 10 a.m. to ask any questions you may have.

What happens next?
Every three years, the label is evaluated by the European Commission. The Commission analyzes the results of the actions carried out, identifies strengths and areas for improvement, and takes institutional developments into account. At the end of this analysis, the label may be renewed.

The next evaluation is scheduled for February 2027 and will include an on-site visit by representatives of the European Commission.

Any questions? 
Join an online discussion on Thursday, February 26 at 10 a.m. to talk directly with the project manager. It's the perfect opportunity to learn everything you need to know and consider getting involved!

Register for the information session on the HR Excellence in Research label