Contracts

Article 83 from the Organic Law for Universities establishes channels for collaboration and interaction between the University and the social environment through the undertaking of research jobs, both technical and artistic, as well as the implementation of specialised courses.

Professors from the University of Salamanca may enter into contracts with public or private entities for the development of the following categories of work:

1. Research and experimental development work
2. Consultancy and advisory activities
3. Production of studies, reports or expert opinions
4. Analysis services
5. Technical assistance services
6. Repetitive technical services
7. Teaching activities in specialisation, training and development courses, which do not require official recognition nor the granting of diplomas or certificates on behalf of the University of Salamanca. .
8. Agreements for staffing for the development of specific activities

The following activities are excluded:

1. The professional activities of professors engaged in part-time work as long as they do not involve the use of the facilities, equipment, services or any other means pertaining to the University.
2. Contracts undertaken by professors for the publication of their research work or for the preparation of original work for publication.
3. Specialised training courses or activities which are limited to fewer than five lessons or conferences, provided that this does not interfere with the regular performance of their teaching activity in accordance with the regulations in effect.
4. The contracts or agreements with public or private entities whose business activity involves teaching activities governed by the existing regulations in each case, such as University-specific courses, extra courses, and continuous training courses.
5. Awards obtained by University professors.
6. The teaching of specialized and specific training courses funded by the registration fees collected by the University of Salamanca from course participants.

Professors may receive additional remuneration for performing work up to 88% of the taxable base of their contract.

All pertinent regulations may be found in the Documentation section.