Leadership in preparations for the Research Excellence Framework
1Faculty of Dentistry Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT, United Kingdom.
Journal of Dentistry
|May 11, 2019
Summary
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 impacts UK dental school funding. This article highlights leadership challenges in preparing for REF 2021 submissions amidst changing criteria.
Area of Science:
- Dental Research
- Higher Education Policy
Background:
- The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 is crucial for allocating UK public research funds to dental schools.
- Funding decisions will extend until at least 2027, highlighting the long-term impact of REF outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and discuss the leadership challenges faced by UK dental schools in preparing for the REF 2021 submission.
- To analyze how changes in REF criteria may affect the assessment of national research strengths in dentistry.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of leadership perspectives on REF 2021 preparation.
- Review of REF 2021 criteria and their implications for dental research.
Main Results:
- Significant leadership effort is required for successful REF 2021 submissions.
- Adapting to evolving REF criteria presents a key challenge for dental schools.
- Maintaining a national overview of dental research strengths may be compromised by submission changes.
Conclusions:
- Effective leadership is paramount for navigating the complexities of REF 2021.
- Dental schools must proactively address leadership challenges to optimize REF outcomes.
- Strategic planning is essential to ensure research strengths are accurately represented.
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