REF 2029 Main and Sub-panel Recruitment

Closes 28 Apr 2025

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Main panel PCE expert application

We particularly welcome a diversity of applicants for these positions, including expertise from other sectors, policy work, and community-based experience.

Please describe how your experience demonstrates that you meet the criteria. To be shortlisted you must directly address each bullet point of each criterion in your application. You have a maximum of 1900 characters for each section (including spaces).

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1. Your leadership experience relevant to the role:
  • Experience leading large-scale initiatives that promote positive cultures and supportive environments
  • Relevant experience of achieving impact in advocating for well-being and career development
There is a limit of 1900 characters
2. Your knowledge and understanding relevant to the role:
  • Strong understanding of the factors that contribute to a positive and inclusive research culture, across the diversity of the sector
  • Knowledge of the challenges faced by researchers from diverse backgrounds
  • Awareness of the importance of supporting researcher development and well-being
There is a limit of 1900 characters
3. Your experience relevant to the role:
  • Experience in fostering supportive and inclusive environments
  • Experience in developing or implementing policies or initiatives that promote well-being
  • Experience in evaluating or assessing culture and environments
There is a limit of 1900 characters
4. Your skills relevant to the role:
  • Ability to critically evaluate research cultures and environments
  • Strong understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles in research settings
  • Ability to identify and promote best practices in supporting researcher development and well-being
There is a limit of 1900 characters
5. Your motivations for applying for the role:
  • Committed to creating a positive and inclusive research culture for all
  • Passionate about supporting the well-being and development of researchers
  • Dedicated to ensuring the REF 2029 assessment recognises and values positive research environments
There is a limit of 1900 characters