Frequently Asked Questions
- If I perform routine revolving fund activities such as testing/analyses, how much contribution share will I get from this activity?
The lecturer receives 60 out of 100 TL, excluding VAT, as gross contribution from routine activities such as tests/analyses. After income and stamp tax is deducted from this amount, the remaining share is paid to the lecturer.
- How much contribution will I receive for my counselling activity?
In the case of a consultancy activity, if this activity is carried out without using the facilities of the organisation, 68 TL of 100 TL excluding VAT is paid as a gross contribution. If the facilities of the institution were used, then 60 out of 100 TL will constitute the gross contribution. After deducting income tax and stamp tax from the gross amount, the remaining amount will be paid to the lecturer.
- How much contribution share I will receive from the R&D activity I will carry out with the Directorate of Revolving Fund Management within the scope of 58/k?
Pursuant to subparagraph k of Article 58 of Law No. 2547, it is regulated that research and development, design and innovation projects within the scope of university-industry cooperation shall be collected in a separate income account. For the purpose of incentive, it has been ruled that the amounts obtained from the activities carried out within this scope should not be allocated 1% Treasury share and 5% Scientific Research Projects share. Therefore, 85% of the revenues are paid to the academic staff. The remaining 15% is used for the purchase of goods and services, all kinds of maintenance, repair, leasing, construction works for the completion of ongoing projects and other needs and administrative shares.
- I received a consultancy request from the company. How can I give the price? Is there a specific price for the consultancy activity?
There is no set price for consultancy activities such as test/analysis. However, the instructor can determine the price of the consultancy activity considering the nature of the work and environmental conditions. The instructor fills out the form numbered FR-0655 and sends it to DSIM from EBYS. DSIM sends the price offer letter to the other company based on this price and sends the account information in case of acceptance. The price for the consultancy activity is thus determined.
- How is the contract prepared for R&D activities within the scope of 58/k? Since it is an R&D activity within the scope of revolving fund, are there any mandatory provisions that must be included in the contract?
The company and the lecturer mutually determine the contract. Before signing the contract, the lecturer should make sure that.
Gebze Technical University Directorate of Revolving Fund Management (DSIM) should be included as a party. DSIM will sign as the expenditure authority and the Rector will sign as the Senior Manager of the Institution.
If the counterparty is a state institution, the payment section must include the phrase ‘payment must be made to the relevant accounts within the month in which the invoice is issued’. If not, there are problems such as incompatibility with the Tax Office due to period differences between the invoice and the payment.
- I will carry out an activity within the scope of revolving fund for the first time. Where should I start as a first step?
As a first step, you can review the workflows and steps from the tabs on the website of the Directorate of Revolving Fund Management. You can also contact DSIM via telephone number 605 15 12.
- I have decided to do counselling within the scope of revolving fund. Can I contact the unit directly and start the activity?
It cannot be started directly. The Industrial Services Applications Evaluation Sub-Committee evaluates whether the work can be carried out through TTO or DSIM in consultancy and R&D type works. If this commission decides to carry out the activity through DSIM, the lecturer contacts DSIM.
- Do I have the opportunity to offer a discount to the company on test/analysis prices?
No. No free or discounted tariff is applied to any person or institution, except for commercial discounts required by the business administration in the prices of goods and services produced by the units affiliated to the revolving fund enterprise.
- Is there any one-time base or ceiling fee for the contribution payments to be made to me from the income obtained from revolving fund activities?
The monthly ceiling amount for additional payments to be made to faculty members who contribute to revolving fund revenues has been determined as follows: In accordance with paragraph c of Article 58 of Law No. 2547, it cannot exceed 950 percent of the additional payment base* for faculty members and 650 percent for research assistants. It is possible to make monthly payments up to these rates.
(Additional payment base includes monthly (including additional indicator), side payment, allowance (except development allowance) and all kinds of compensation (including compensation paid in accordance with the fifth paragraph of the provisional third article of Law No. 2809 dated 28/3/1983, office, representation and It consists of the sum of duty compensation and foreign language compensation (excluding foreign language compensation).
