In 2021, CEMFI endorsed the 40 principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers , as acknowledged by the European Commission's pan-European initiative EURAXESS.

The European Commission recognised CEMFI with the "HR Excellence in Research" award on 28 August 2024. With this award CEMFI is part of the community of European institutions committed to continuously improving their human resource practices.

The "HR Excellence in Research" is awarded to research institutions that have demonstrated a strong commitment to aligning their human resource policies with the principles outlined in the "Charter & Code". This recognition not only celebrates the progress made by these institutions but also serves as an endorsement of their ongoing dedication to supporting and promoting the professional development of researchers. The award highlights the importance of fair and transparent recruitment and appraisal procedures in academia. By promoting these values, institutions can attract and retain top talent, as well as foster a culture of openness, inclusivity, and collaboration.

CEMFI has just completed the initial phase of the process, which required endorsing the Charter and Code principles and conducting an in-depth assessment of the institution's current human resource practices, as outlined in the Personnel Selection Rules and the Appointments Committee Rules and Procedures. To achieve this, CEMFI involved its entire research community in evaluating the degree of implementation of the Charter and Code principles and the alignment of the current recruitment policy with the principles of Open, Transparent, and Merit-based Recruitment.

As a result of this consultation, the committee appointed to oversee and implement the process has developed an Action Plan that includes specific actions and timelines to address the weaknesses identified in the process.

CEMFI is currently in the implementation phase of the process, which involves developing the aforementioned Action Plan over the next 24 months.