The increasing significance of impact within the Research Excellence Framework (REF)

Sutton, E.

doi:10.1016/j.radi.2020.02.004

The increasing significance of impact within the Research Excellence Framework (REF)

INTRODUCTION The UK's Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a performance-based research funding system that was introduced in 2014. REF is a process of expert review in universities which assesses the quality and reach of research across higher education. It highlights areas of excellence, benc…