REF 2029 Main and Sub-panel Recruitment

Closes 28 Apr 2025

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Sub-panel member (including chair and deputy chair) application

Your application will be considered based on the information you submit to the criteria for each role. Please describe how your experience demonstrates that you meet the criteria, or offer commensurate alternatives. You have a maximum of 1900 characters for each section (including spaces).

If you want to apply for this position, please make sure that you have ticked the corresponding box on the 'Your application' page.

The closing date for chair and deputy chair applications is midday 6 February 2025.

Please note that the application form will remain open for general panel membership until 1 May 2025, but no further chair and deputy applications will be processed after 6 February 2025.

You should only complete the section about your leadership experience relevant to the role if you would also like to be considered for sub panel chair or deputy.

If you are not applying for this role, you may skip this section and proceed to the role-specific questions that match your interests.

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1. Please tick this box if you would also like to be considered for sub-panel chair or deputy. If you tick the box, please complete the section about your leadership experience relevant to the role.
2. Your leadership experience relevant to the role (only complete this section if you are also applying for the chair and deputy roles):
  • A visible leader in your professional community with the ability to inspire confidence in the fairness and integrity of the assessment process across disciplines   
  • A track record of leading diverse stakeholders to deliver high-profile cross-sector or international initiatives or projects to reach consensus in a complex and challenging environment 
  • Familiarity with the aims, criteria, framework, and procedures of the REF assessment process 
There is a limit of 1900 characters
3. Your knowledge and understanding relevant to the role:
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Units of Assessment (UoA) to which you are applying
  • Understanding of the UK higher education sector and the role of research assessment within it
There is a limit of 1900 characters
4. Your experience relevant to the role:
  • Prior evaluation or assessment experience which may be gained through peer review, research assessment, grant evaluation, or similar evaluation processes, demonstrating the ability to critically assess research quality and impact
  • Experience in a role demonstrating active engagement in the research landscape
There is a limit of 1900 characters
5. Your skills relevant to the role:
  • Excellent analytical and judgment skills to evaluate research outputs, impact, or people, culture and environment (PCE) submissions effectively
  • Ability to apply assessment criteria fairly and consistently
  • Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully within a team, fostering an inclusive and constructive environment
There is a limit of 1900 characters
6. Your motivations for applying for the role:
  • Genuine commitment to the aims of the REF and the successful delivery of the 2029 exercise
  • Dedication to fair and rigorous responsible research assessment practices
  • Passion for supporting the health and diversity of the research sector
There is a limit of 1900 characters