To meet their own needs and those of other higher education institutions either newly established or yet to be established, higher education institutions are responsible for the training of their faculty members, at home or abroad, and in accordance with the principles and objectives of development plans and also in accordance with the needs and principles set down by the Council of Higher Education.

The positions allocated to research assistants may be transferred on a temporary basis by the Council of Higher Education to other universities for the purpose of training faculty members in order for them to carry out research or doctoral studies. Those who obtain their doctorate, specialization in medicine, or proficiency in the arts in this manner are to return to their own universities upon the completion of their studies. In this event the staff position is re-allocated to the research assistant’s university.

Faculty members trained in Turkey or abroad are required to carry out compulsory service to their institutions in accordance with general provisions in force. Those who do not carry out this requirement are not appointed to higher education institutions. Forms of compulsory service stipulated by special laws are not covered by this provision.