REF 2014 is structured with 36 discipline based expert sub-panels (Units of Assessment - UoAs) working under the guidance of four broad main panels (see the Summary of Main panel criteria and working methods).
| Dataset | REF form | Content | Assessment period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff data | REF1a/b/c | Information on selected staff actively engaged in research at the College on the REF census date | 31 October 2013 |
| Research outputs data | REF2 | Details of research outputs produced by selected staff | 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2013 |
| Impact | REF3a/b | Completed template describing the approach to impact plus case studies describing specific examples of impacts achieved | 1 January 2008 to 31 July 2013 |
| Environmental data | REF4a/b/c | Data on research doctoral degrees awarded and research income | 1 August 2008 to 31 July 2013 |
| Environment narrative | REF5 | Completed template describing the research environment | 1 January 2008 to 31 July 2013 |
