How to get involved

Secretariat recruitment now open

We are inviting applications for experienced research professionals to join the panel secretariat.

The REF team is seeking to appoint, on a secondment basis:

  • up to 12 panel advisers, who will provide high level procedural guidance to a main panel and a group of sub-panels
  • up to 21 panel secretaries, who will provide high-quality, dedicated secretariat support and procedural guidance to up to two sub-panels

Read further details about the roles and how to apply.

Applications close at midday on Monday 13 January 2025.

REF 2029 systems user participation

For the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 we want to put users at the heart of our system design. To involve users through all stages of system design, development and testing, we need your help. If you would be interested in joining our database of REF users please look at the opportunities.