Research Excellence Framework: Assessment framework and guidance on submissions

Research Excellence Framework: Assessment framework and guidance on submissions

Published Jan 2011

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The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the new system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions (HEIs). This document sets out the general framework for assessment in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) and provides guidance to UK higher education institutions about making submissions to the 2014 REF. It includes guidance on procedures, the data that will be required, and the criteria and definitions that will apply.

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