1. University College London Research Excellence Framework (REF) “ ENHANCING COMPETENCY IN RESEARCH” PROJECT FINAL REPORT Prepared for The Institute of Education (IOE) & Sponsors *The Enhancing Competency in Research Project defines competency in terms of the narrative established by the Knowledge, Networks and Nations Survey of 2011

2. INTRODUCTION Project Description To enhance the competency of IoE Research Objective To enhance IoE’s REF ranking, thereby increase its portion of REF Funding Deliverables Research Leadership & Skills Competency Report Research Training Modules & Manuals Authorized Budget $40,000 Completion Time 90 Days

3. ASSUMPTIONS/CONSTRAINTS Research Excellence Framework (REF) was announced on December 18 th, 2014 The Pre-RFP process began with a search for external OD consultants possessing a comprehensive understanding of the REF framework and the REF review process. Consultants presented the “Strategic Issues Facing IoE” before sponsors and board The Request for Proposal (RFP) was announced September 15 th, 2015 Consultants that participated in the Pre-RFP process were invited to submit a tentative strategic plan of action and inclusive of a project proposal The final selection of Request for Proposal (RFP) was announced October 30 th, 2015 Consultant signs a confidentiality agreement and is advised of likelihood of a long term consulting contract upon the successful completion of the project in 45 days

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7. RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX ENHANCING COMPETENCY IN RESEARCH RISKIMPACTCHANCEIMPACTACTIONRESPONSE Flawed strategic analysis of trends By stressing Impact, Output - Environmental Criteria is neglected lowmedThe Output and Environmental Criteria is heightened Reiterate the Impact Criteria and Analysis as the preeminent long term trend Lack of REF cooperation Project would lack reference to REF research framework lowhighInterviewees are resistant to collaboration Stress the importance of REF role in achieving excellence, diversity and impact Lack of IoE cooperation/ commitment Project would lack reference to REF research framework lowhighInterviewees demonstrate a resistance to REF Stress the importance of IoE role in achieving excellence, diversity and impact Preference among IoE interviewees Resistance to REF research framework gridlock or conflict high Interviewees have a bias/preference Accommodate impact that is scholarly, innovative, socially beneficial and sustainability Competitors copy the IoE Initiative Minimize the strategic advantage of the initiative medhighInterviewees and/or consultant discuss the initiative Stress confidentiality with the interviewees/have consultant sign confidentiality agreement Perception of framing research Impact research is prioritized medhighOutput/Environmental Research perceived as being marginalized Maintain a balanced portfolio, but provide a preference in funding only

8. KEY FINDINGS / RECOMMENDATIONS Key Impact Research Findings Most REF impact case studies are multidisciplinary Impact case studies are diverse, but unique impact topics were identified. Unique impact topics revealed numerous pathways for IoE impact research Every county in the world is a beneficiary of impact research conducted by IoE Recommendations 1. Support for international education should be maintained and strengthened 2. Internationally collaborative science should be encouraged, supported and facilitated 3. National/international strategies for education are required to address global challenges 4. International capacity building ensures that the impacts of education research are shared 5. Better indicators are required in order to properly evaluate global education

9. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IoE research and this project was funded by a diverse range of organizations including research councils, charities, government departments, international agencies and the REF funding bodies listed below.