The UDC, in its Strategic Plan 2022-2026, is committed to the promotion of quality research and the development of a solid research career. To this end, policies have been established aimed at attracting and retaining talent at all stages of the research career, creating an environment conducive to professional growth and scientific progress.

One of these policies is the berce programme (Welcome, stabilisation and return of excellent science ), which was launched in 2016. Berce establishes the necessary conditions for research staff to find a favourable environment at the UDC to develop their research excellence. Through a series of measures and support services, it focuses on three pillars: welcoming and integrating international researchers at the UDC, offering job stabilisation options with very competitive economic conditions and facilitating the return of talent that carries out its activity abroad. Since its creation, the berce programme has provided its services to more than 70 researchers.