We have published a set of frequently asked questions to help the preparation of responses to the survey on final REF 2029 policy developments.
The REF team encourages survey responses from higher education institutions, representative bodies, learned societies, and other organisations or individuals with an interest in research assessment.
The survey remains open for responses until 4pm on 4 September 2026.
Survey links
Read the FAQs and watch the webinar recording.
The full proposals and details of each question are available in the supporting information. Please read and review this to prepare your responses. The survey is open for responses from 30 July until 4pm on 4 September 2026.
Queries can be directed to info@ref.ac.uk, which will continue to be monitored throughout the survey period.