Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R)

The OTM-R Package is a set of practical and useful tools for implementing Open, Transparent and Merit-based recruitment practices in Research Performing Organisations.

It includes:

• The rationale: Why is OTM-R essential?
• The principles and guideline: What a good OTM-R system should look like?
• A checklist for institutions as a self-assessment tool: How do the current practices rate?
• The toolkit: A step by step guide to improve the OTM-R practices
• Examples of good practice

OTM-R ensures that the best person for the job is recruited, guarantees equal opportunities and access for all, facilitates developing an international portfolio (cooperation, competition, mobility) and makes research careers more attractive.

OTM-R brings benefits to researchers, institutions and the wider research system. More specifically, OTM-R makes research careers more attractive, ensures equal opportunities for all candidates and facilitates mobility. Overall, it may contribute to an increase in the cost-effectiveness of investments in research!

OTM-R ensures that the best person for the job is recruited, guarantees equal opportunities and access for all, facilitates developing an international portfolio (cooperation, competition, mobility) and makes research careers more attractive.

Source: EURAXESS portal

Recruitment policy at University of Montenegro

University of Montenegro is fully committed to the principles of open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTM-R). Our recruitment policy is expressed in several bylaws:

• Statute of the University of Montenegro
• Criteria on the conditions and requirements for promotion to academic/research titles
• Rules on selection procedure in academic and research positions
• Code of Professional Ethics