Originally published on eve.gd on 18 February 2016, last updated 6 September 2026.
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Research Fortnight is running an interesting piece about the REF consultation document that was pulled late last year. Indeed, while the sector is desperate for information about the requirements for the next REF (we’re currently playing somewhat blind), the consultation has been postponed while the Stern review consults.
the REF consultation document that was pulled late last year
In any case, here’s a mirror of the consultation document itself. Of particular interest may be Annex C: on open-access monographs… “We therefore wish to signal our intention to move towards an open-access requirement for monographs in the exercise that follows the next REF (expected in the mid-2020s).”
here’s a mirror of the consultation document itself
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1. Research Fortnight piece on pulled REF consultation <https://www.researchprofessional.com/0/rr/news/uk/ref-2014/2016/2/-Anyone-for-5--research---HEFCE-asked-in-postponed-consultation-.html>