The funding councils have recently published initial guidance for the next Research Excellence Framework, REF2021.
The guidance has confirmed the current requirements for open access for the REF, which can be found here
An updated list of frequently asked questions around open access is available for your information.
If you have any further questions, please contact Nykohla Strong n.strong@abdn.ac.uk or Joanna Adams j.adams@abdn.ac.uk