The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the UK’s system for assessing the excellence of research in UK higher education institutions (HEIs). The REF outcomes are used to inform the allocation of around £2 billion per year of public funding for universities’ research. The REF is a process of expert review, carried out by sub-panels focused on subject-based units of assessment (UoAs), under the guidance of overarching main panels and advisory panels.| 2029.ref.ac.uk
The consultation on the proposed open access policy for REF 2029 aimed to gather insights and perspectives from the higher education sector and other stakeholders on key issues related to open access requirements for research outputs. As part of the consultation process the funding bodies published a summary of proposals for open access in REF 2029, inviting responses from interested and affected parties.| 2029.ref.ac.uk