Research
Explore the next 10 years of OT research
Research resources
Explore research strategies, governance, funding opportunities and networking. Read our Research and Development Strategy, ethics guidelines and top priorities. Connect through networks and cafés. Use our Research Excellence Framework to assesses research in higher education institutions across the UK. Whether you're funding your research or connecting with fellow researchers, we've got you covered.
Research governance and ethics
Funding for research and development
We offer various funding opportunities such as the RCOT Research and Innovation Fund which aims to build the evidence-base for occupational therapy. Find out what's available and how to write a good proposal.
Research networking and information
Research Café
Research Excellence Framework
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the system for assessing research in higher education institutions (HEIs) across the four nations of the UK.
It commenced in 2014 when it replaced the previous Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), and is undertaken through a process of expert review by those who command the confidence and respect of the academic community and wider stakeholders.
The next REF will now be REF 2029. Results will published in December 2029
This is in recognition of the complexities for HEIs in:
- the preparation for using HESA data to determine REF volume measures
- fully breaking the link between individual staff and institutional submissions, and
- reworking of institutional Codes of Practice.
Find out more about the change in date and what this means: