Research Excellence Framework

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is conducted by Research England on behalf of the UK higher education funding bodies. The REF informs the selective allocation of Quality Related (QR) funding, provides public evidence of the benefits of research investment and supports the establishment of standards of research quality. The REF is the successor to the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).

Information about assessments

REF 2021

REF 2014

RAE 2008

RAE 2001