Is there a minimum contribution required for pooled fund studies?
No. There is no general minimum contribution required for pooled fund studies. Individual sponsoring agencies may note a minimum contribution in their solicitations based on the estimated cost of the study and the anticipated number of partners who will sign onto the project. Some potential partners also find these proposed minimum contributions as a useful guide in making their decisions on whether to participate or not in the study. In deciding to propose a minimum contribution for new studies, sponsoring agencies should not only keep in mind the funding needs of the project but also potential partners’ ability to pay (e.g., States with smaller research budgets). Potential partners who cannot meet the proposed minimum but who are interested in the study should contact the sponsoring agency contact to discuss a smaller contribution that would better fit the potential partner’s budget.
