Evaluation of REF2021 Impact on Researchers and HEI Staff
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED · Awarded contract
AwardedEvaluation of REF2021 Impact on Researchers and HEI Staff
Awarded 02 Dec 2019
Awarded02 Dec 2019
Value£127,754.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 6y 4mo ago7mo term
Awarded 2 Dec 2019Expired 29 June 2020
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UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to RAND Europe Community Interest Company for a full evaluation of REF2021 on behalf of the UK's four funding bodies.
The study employed a mixed-methods approach, including consultation with researchers, HEI managers, and other university staff involved in the REF, and built on the Real-Time REF Review pilot study from 2019.
The contract value was AUD 127,754.
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