REF 2029 Open Access policy consultation
The higher education funding bodies are consulting on proposed open access requirements for REF 2029, which include significant changes and adjustments to the current policy.
The Library and RQI are coordinating an institutional response to the consultation and welcome input & opinion from across the Schools and PS divisions. We welcome input from those in managerial/advisory roles but also from any individual who wishes to express their view. Please complete the form below.
Informal feedback on the consultation questions can also be emailed to openaccess@sussex.ac.uk. A PDF version of the consultation questions is available here: REF Open Access Consultation questions PDF
A draft institutional response will be evaluated by RaKE before submission to REF before the deadline of 17th June 2024.
FAQs and context
To assist you in the completion of this form, the Library has compiled a list of FAQs. REF have also provided a 2021/2029 Open Access policy comparison guide.
Submit your response to the consultation
To contribute to the institutional response, please fill out the following form.
Please send any questions, queries or suggestions to openaccess@sussex.ac.uk
Open Access for REF now
During the current consulation process, please continue to refer to the REF 2021 Open Access policy. Find more infomation here.
Contact
If you have any queries, email openaccess@sussex.ac.uk