We partially accept this recommendation. 59. Decisions on the FRAP outcomes and the shape of the next Research Excellence Framework fall within the remit of the four UK Devolved research funding bodies. The funding bodies have consulted widely within the sector during the FRAP process, both to support evaluation of the REF 2021 exercise and also on different approaches to the evaluation of research in universities. 60. The Higher Education Funding Bodies have recently, on 15 June 2023, announced the high-level framework for the next Research Excellence Framework. This includes new elements on People, Culture and Environment and Contribution to Knowledge and Understanding, where broad evidence on research environment will be sought. This evidence will include an assessment of integrity, openness and transparency and research reproducibility (where appropriate). Detailed criteria will be developed during 2024 with the assessment panels once they are appointed.