UK REF 2029 — Impact Case Study
Structured 2,200-word case study documenting the societal, economic or cultural impact of research. Submitted by institutions in the UK Research Excellence Framework.
Scheme details
- Funding range
- N/A — research assessment exercise, not a grant. Determines institutional QR funding allocation.
- Career stage
- All career stages
- Scheme type
- Individual
- Eligibility
- UK-based research-active staff submitted by their institution. Research underpinning the impact must have occurred between 1 Jan 2000 and 31 Dec 2028. Impact must be demonstrated from 1 Aug 2013.
- Format & limits
- Summary: 100 words; Underpinning Research: 500 words; Details of Impact: 750 words; Corroborating sources: up to 10 references
- Deadline
- Upcoming REF 2029 institutional submission: ~late 2028 / early 2029 · internal deadlines vary by institution
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https://www.ref.ac.uk/
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Last updated: 2026-05-28
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