Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology

Research / social collaborationProcedures for applying for joint research, etc.

To persons in charge of companies considering joint research, etc.

At Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, we are conducting research cooperation with private companies, etc., in order to widely respond to the needs of society by utilizing the research results and excellent research capabilities that the university has accumulated.The university's research cooperation system includes a technical guidance system, a joint research system, and a sponsored research system.In order to use these systems, the consent of the researcher and, in principle, joint research funds, etc. are required.
If you have any questions, such as whether there is a researcher available, or if you do not know which system to use, please use the technical consultation reception desk "Umi no Technical Consultation Office". (However, at the time of application for consultation, we cannot promise to introduce our researchers or solve problems.)
For interview inquiries and applications, please contact the Public Relations Section of the General Affairs Division.
In addition, there is a donation system for the purpose of supporting the research and educational activities of the university.We appreciate your support and cooperation.However, since the donation system does not have a contract, please refrain from using it as a substitute for the joint research system.
The flow chart for using the research cooperation system such as joint research when using the technical consultation reception desk "Umi no Technical Consultation Room" is as shown in the figure below.

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Technical guidance system

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This is a system in which the university receives technical guidance fees from companies, etc., and the faculty members of the university provide guidance, evaluation, advice, and technical guidance such as prototyping to external organizations based on their specialized knowledge in education, research, and technology as part of their duties. .

Expenses borne by companies, etc.

Direct expenses Guidance fee In principle, 1 yen per hour (excluding tax) as compensation for the technical instructor's knowledge and know-how.
Required expenses Expenses such as honoraria, travel expenses, personnel expenses for collaborators, consumables, equipment, etc. that are particularly necessary for the implementation of technical guidance.
Indirect expenses * Expenses such as utility expenses and office expenses that are necessary in addition to the guidance fee and necessary expenses related to the implementation of technical guidance.

* 30% of direct costs must be paid for indirect costs.

procedure

① External organizations consult with the Marine Research Strategy Management Organization (Marine Technology Consultation Office)
② Office of Management and Strategy for Marine Studies (Marine Technology Consultation Office) approaches technical instructors (faculty)
(XNUMX) Prior consultation between technical instructors (teachers) who were approached and external organizations, etc.
④ External organizations etc. submit the technical guidance application form to the university (Research Promotion Division)
⑤ Universities decide to accept technical guidance
*If an external organization, etc., requests implementation under a technical guidance contract in the technical guidance application form, it will be implemented under a technical guidance contract.
⑥ ・Issue invoices from the university (Finance Division) to external institutions, etc.
・Remittance of technical guidance fees from external institutions to universities
・Technical instructors (teachers) provide technical guidance to external organizations, etc.
⑦ Technical instructor (faculty) reports completion to university (Research Promotion Division)

Handling of intellectual property rights

Ownership and handling of intellectual property rights resulting from technical guidance will be determined through separate discussions between the university and companies, etc., taking into account the situation in which the intellectual property rights arise.

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Joint research system

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This is a system in which the university accepts research funds and/or researchers from companies, etc., and faculty members of the university and researchers from companies, etc., work together on equal footing to research common issues.
There are two forms:
<Collaborative research at our university>
The university accepts researchers, etc. and research funds from companies, etc., and faculty members of the university collaborate with researchers, etc. of companies, etc. on common issues.
<Collaborative research at the university and companies, etc.>
Research conducted by sharing roles on common issues between the university and companies, etc., and conducted by accepting researchers, etc. and research funds from companies, etc., or only research funds at the university.

Expenses borne by companies, etc.

Direct expenses Direct expenses such as honoraria, travel expenses, consumables expenses, personnel expenses (excluding full-time faculty and staff), equipment expenses, etc.
Indirect expenses * Facility/equipment development/maintenance and operating expenses, administrative expenses, items commonly used, utilities, etc., patent-related expenses, and other related expenses
Research fee for accepting joint researchers
(only if applicable)
Necessary expenses per person when accepting joint researchers at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology.
  • 44 yen per year (tax included) (June or more in the same fiscal year)
  • 6 yen (tax included) if the joint research period is less than June in the same fiscal year
    *Monthly installments will not be calculated.

*For contracts concluded after January 2, 1, 1% of direct costs will be charged separately as indirect costs.
For further information, please read please use this form.Please refer to.

procedure

Applications for joint research are received from companies, etc., and after acceptance deliberations are conducted at the university, joint research agreements are concluded between the university and companies, etc. for those whose acceptance has been decided.

Handling of patents

In principle, if an invention is made by a faculty member of the University or a researcher of a company, etc., it will be jointly owned by the University and the company, etc. as a joint invention.
However, since the university does not conduct self-implementation for purposes other than testing and research, companies, etc. can implement it independently on the condition of compensation for non-implementation.
In addition, at our university, after evaluating the inventions of faculty members, we decide whether to succeed the rights to the inventions.
Companies, etc. will be responsible for the implementation of patent rights, etc.
(If it is not implemented without justifiable reason, the university may grant a license to a third party.)

Benefits for companies, etc.

  • It is possible to conclude a contract that considers publication of results and acquisition of rights.
  • Confidentiality clauses enable control over the leakage of confidential information.
  • Under the tax credit system for joint research and commissioned research (special joint research and research) by industry-academia-government collaboration, a certain percentage of research and research expenses paid by the private sector are deducted from corporate tax (income tax).

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Commissioned research system

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Faculty members of this university are entrusted by the government, etc. (consignor) to conduct research, and the expenses required for this are borne by the consignor.We can also provide the equipment and goods necessary for research.

Expenses to be borne by the consignor

Direct expenses Direct expenses such as honoraria, travel expenses, consumables expenses, personnel expenses (excluding full-time faculty and staff), equipment expenses, general administrative expenses, etc.
Indirect expenses * Facility/equipment development/maintenance and operating expenses, administrative expenses, items commonly used, utilities, etc., patent-related expenses, and other related expenses

*30% of direct costs will be charged for indirect costs (general administrative costs will not be collected from contracts concluded after January 2, 1).

procedure

After an application for commissioned research is received from the consignor, the university conducts acceptance deliberations, and then concludes a commissioned research contract between the university and the consignor for those projects that have been accepted.

Handling of patents

In principle, when an invention is created, the right belongs to the university.However, it is possible to transfer part of it to the consignor.

Advantages of consignor

  • Even if the consignor is not an organization that conducts research, testing, or surveys, there is a possibility that the issue can be resolved by consigning the necessary research.
  • Under the tax credit system for joint research and commissioned research (special joint experimental research) in industry-academia-government collaboration, a certain percentage of the research and development expenses paid by the consignor can be deducted from corporate tax (income tax).

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Donation to research

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This is a system for receiving donations in the form of cash and marketable securities for the purpose of supporting education and research at the university.

[Acceptable]

  • Designate academic research.
  • The following conditions are recognized as not impeding education
    Make a brief report of the results of research done with donations.
    Submit a summary of the settlement of accounts for the donation.
    When the purpose of the donation is completed, the remaining balance shall be returned.

[Unacceptable]

  • Giving the donor some kind of benefit or convenience in return for the donation, such as transferring or allowing the donor to use intellectual property rights such as patent rights obtained as a result of academic research and rights equivalent thereto.
  • The donor shall conduct an accounting audit on the accounting of the donation used.
  • Acceptance of donations entails a significant financial burden.
  • After the donation application from the donor, the donor can cancel all or part of the contribution.
  • To transfer the property acquired by the donation to the donor free of charge.
  • In addition to the above, it is recognized that there is an obstacle in education and research.

Management expenses

10% of the amount received will be deducted as administrative expenses in order to enhance the financial base of the university's business operations.

Procedures, etc.

① Submission of an application form from the donor to the president
(XNUMX) Acceptance is decided after deliberation by the Research Promotion Committee
③ The president notifies the donor of acceptance, and the donor transfers the donation to the designated bank account.
*Regarding donations for research, only bank transfers are accepted.
④ Sending a thank-you letter and donation receipt certificate from the president

Tax incentives for donations

Donations made to the university are eligible for preferential tax treatment.
 Please use the “Donation Receipt Certificate” issued by the university as a deduction certificate, and complete the procedures by final tax return.

・Donations from individuals

〇 Income tax deductions

Up to 2,000% of the total income amount, etc., exceeding 40 yen, can be deducted from the income of the year in which the donation was made.

Estimated income tax refund for those with an annual income of 500 million yen through donation deduction
Donation amount 1 million yen 5 million yen 20 million yen 50 million yen
Income deduction 1,600 Yen 9,600 Yen 39,600 Yen 99,600 Yen

*The above is only a guideline.Please ask your local tax office for details, as conditions vary greatly.

〇 Tax deduction for individual inhabitant tax

Residents of prefectures and municipalities designated by ordinance as a corporation subject to deduction for donations can receive a deduction for personal inhabitant tax.The amount of deduction is the amount obtained by subtracting 30 yen from the donation amount (up to 2,000% of the total income amount) and multiplying it by the deduction rate. *The deduction rate is approximately 10% for all prefectures and municipalities.Please check the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications website for detailed deduction rates.

Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications website (outline of tax system for donations of individual inhabitant tax)
 https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/jichi_zeisei/czaisei/czaisei_seido/79172_2_kojin.html

・Donations from corporations and organizations

According to Article 37, Paragraph 3, Item 2 of the Corporation Tax Law, the entire amount of the donation can be deductible.

・Transfer account information

Bank name/branch name: Mizuho Bank (001) Shinagawa branch (195)
Deposit type/account number: Ordinary deposit/1288988
Course name: National University Corporation Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
*Regarding the transfer of donations, after a decision has been made within the university based on your request, the person in charge will inform you.
Please contact us if you are in a hurry.

Contact

◯For institutional inquiries: Research Support Section, Research Promotion Division, Finance Department

Telephone: 03-5463-4039
Email: ke-shien(a)o.kaiyodai.ac.jp
*Please change (a) to @.

◯Specific inquiries regarding joint research: Marine Research Strategy Management Organization “Marine Technology Consultation Office”
◯ Regarding donations to the general fund, educational support project fund, etc.: General Affairs Department, General Affairs Division, Fund Relations Section

TEL : 03-5463-4279 FAX : 03-5463-0359
E-mail: ef-kikin(a)o.kaiyodai.ac.jp *Please change (a) to @.
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Fund:https://www.kaiyodai.ac.jp/kikin/