Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) is part of the University Grants Committee (UGC)’s commitment to promote world-class research and drive excellence in the UGC-funded universities through a comprehensive peer review on research quality.
Important note: The below-listed documents are not for circulation outside CUHK
A. Framework
1. (October 2023) Framework for RAE 2026
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Overall roadmap for RAE 2026
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Sumission requirements for RAE 2026
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Quality Profiles in RAE 2026
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2. (May 2023) Consultation on Proposed Framework for RAE 2026
B. Guidance Notes
(July 2024) Guidance Notes for RAE 2026
C. General Panel Guidelines
(October 2024) General Panel Guidelines for RAE 2026
D. Panel-specific Guidelines
(October 2024) Panel-specific Guidelines on Assessment Criteria and Working Methods for RAE 2026
E. Other Documents
1. (October 2024) Questions and Answers (Q&As) on RAE 2026
3. (August 2024) List of Panel Convenors and Deputy Convenors of the 13 Panels for RAE 2026
F. Workshops and Talks
1. (13 January 2025) Workshop on Research Impact and Research Environment Submissions for RAE 2026
2. (22 July 2024) Open Forum on RAE 2026 Assessment Criteria
(a) Presentation Slides on Assessment Guidelines for RAE 2026
(b) Presentation Slides on Overview of RAE 2026
- Please refer to the RAE 2026 webpage for the earlier versions of the documents from the UGC.