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How do I propose my outputs for review for REF 2020/21?

How do I propose my outputs for review for REF 2020/21? 

On your personal overview page in Pure, click on the tab, ‘Propose outputs for REF 2020’ (this tab is located under your Edit profile button – see screenshot below).

REF 2020 propose outputs

Click the blue button entitled ‘Propose research outputs for REF 2020’. Your list of outputs (recorded in Pure) published in the period 2014 to 2019 will now appear

Scroll down the list of outputs and click on the button ‘Propose for REF 2020’ for those outputs you wish to submit for review.

Provide a ranking for your output (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th choice or alternate) and include a short description as to why you are proposing this output for review. Please note that your ranking of outputs are provisional can be changed over the course of the REF period. Click update and then Save (see screenshot below). Your REF Champion will now be able to record comments from reviewers and grade outputs.

REF 2020 save changes

Note that grades for all outputs will only be visible to REF Champions and, where mandated, particular administrative or clerical staff. If you wish to see the grades for your outputs, or have questions in relation to your UoA assignment, please contact your REF Champion.

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