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What we call 'research power' is the overall quality of our submission (the 'grade point average' [GPA]) multiplied by the full-time equivalent (FTE) number of researchers submitted.
The top seven higher education institutions (HEIs) by 'research power'
| Institution | Total number of FTE staff submitted | Overall GPA (0-4) | 'Research power' (Overall GPA x FTE submitted) |
| UCL | 2,566 | 3.22 | 8,252.70 |
| Oxford | 2,409 | 3.34 | 8,039.31 |
| Cambridge | 2,088 | 3.33 | 6,943.31 |
| Edinburgh | 1,753 | 3.18 | 5,571.12 |
| Manchester | 1,561 | 3.16 | 4,929.24 |
| King's | 1,369 | 3.23 | 4,425.50 |
| Nottingham | 1,404 | 3.09 | 4,335.50 |
Our 'research power' was rated top - not only in the overall results, but in each of the three assessed elements of REF2014: publications and other outputs; research environment; and research impact.
There are, of course, a number of other ways to calculate 'research power', such as varying the weightings of research rated 4* ("world-leading") and 3* ("internationally excellent"), including the following.
% of 4* research x FTE
| Institution | Total number of FTE staff submitted | % 4* | 4* x FTE |
| Oxford | 2,409 | 48.07 | 1,158.14 |
| UCL | 2,566 | 42.65 | 1,094.16 |
| Cambridge | 2,088 |
46.82 | 977.50 |
| Edinburgh | 1,753 | 37.65 | 659.98 |
| Imperial | 1,257 | 46.40 | 583.24 |
| King's | 1,369 | 40.22 | 550.63 |
| Manchester | 1,561 | 35.26 | 550.43 |
Data source: REF 2014 Results Analysis Tool developed by Elsevier Analytical Services, part of Elsevier Research Intelligence
(% of 4* research x FTE x 3) + (% of 3* research x FTE)
This reflects the current HEFCE formula for Quality Related funding.
| Institution | Total number of FTE staff submitted | % 4* | % 3* | (4* x FTE x 3) + (3* x FTE) |
| Oxford | 2,409 | 48.07 | 39.12 | 4,416.92 |
| UCL | 2,566 | 42.65 | 39.49 | 4,295.63 |
| Cambridge | 2,088 |
46.82 | 40.44 | 3,776.76 |
| Edinburgh | 1,753 | 37.65 | 44.86 | 2,766.40 |
| Manchester | 1,561 | 35.26 | 47.33 | 2,390.17 |
| Imperial | 1,257 | 46.40 | 44.24 | 2,305.71 |
| King's | 1,369 | 40.22 | 44.96 | 2,267.46 |
Data source: REF 2014 Results Analysis Tool developed by Elsevier Analytical Services, part of Elsevier Research Intelligence
Figures rounded to two decimal points; calculations based on exact figures.