Russell Group response to FRAP consultation

06 May 2022

It is vital that the primary purpose of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) remains recognising and rewarding excellence in research to determine how QR funding is allocated and provide accountability for public funds, the Russell Group has said. 

In its response to UKRI's consultation on the Future Research Assessment Programme (FRAP), the Russell Group has made a series of recommendations. These include simplifying the research environment statement, better recognising the value of team based research, and retaining the REF's seven year timetable. 

For more information, download the full response below.

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