The first REF exercise is due to be completed in 2013
collaboration with the Scottish Funding Council, the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales, the Department for Employment and Learning (Northern Ireland), and with a wide range of stakeholders
Assessing research quality
three elements
Outputs
The primary focus of the REF will be to identify excellent research of all kinds.
expert review, informed by citation information
robust data
Impact
Significant additional recognition will be given where researchers build on excellent research
demonstrable benefits
economy, society, public policy, culture and quality of life.
case-study approach
Environment
The REF will take account of the quality of the research environment
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