Become a Member

The core activities of The Biomarkers Consortium are funded through contributions from members representing the private sector. Corporations, firms, advocacy groups and other non-profit organizations, associations and philanthropic organizations that wish to support biomarker development are eligible to become contributing members.

Membership Types:

  • Scientific membership is open to organizations that are substantially involved in medical research, treatment, education or the promotion of public health; engaged in activities that are substantially related to the research or use of biomarkers; or involved or have expertise in biomarker research-related activities. Scientific members may be called upon to provide program input through participation on governing committees.
  • Supporting membership is open to all who wish to support the public health mission of the Consortium, but do not wish to provide program input through participation on various governing committees or do not offer scientific expertise relevant to consortium projects. Membership designation is subject to consideration by the Executive Committee and may be modified after consultation with the member.

Membership Levels: Contributing membership is offered at several levels based on organization type and, if applicable, research and development budgets. Membership extends 12 months from the date a signed membership agreement is received by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health. Contribution levels are based on annual research and development spending. Minimum levels will be adjusted every two years as necessary, depending on consortium membership and projected operational budgets, and will be subject to approval by the Consortium executive committee.

The Biomarkers Consortium members represent both for-profit companies and non-profit organizations. For-profit contributing members pay dues (either annually or every three years) which are based upon the organization’s research and development budget.

  • $150,000 contribution annually/$135,000 with a three-year commitment (companies with research and development budgets greater than $3 billion)
  • $100,000 contribution annually/$90,000 with a three-year commitment (companies with research and development budgets between $1–2.99 billion)
  • $50,000 contribution annually/$45,000 with a three-year commitment (companies with research and development budgets between $100–999 million)
  • $10,000 contribution annually/$9,000 with a three-year commitment (companies with research and development budgets below $100 million)

All contributing members representing the non-profit sector pay dues in the amount of $5,000 annually (or $13,500 every three years).

To learn more on how you can become a member of The Biomarkers Consortium, please contact Asante Shakuur at ashakuur@fnih.org or 301-435-4493.