Writing & StyleStyle guide

Funding Statement

ICMJE asks manuscripts to identify sources of support that facilitated the reported work and warns against listing funding that did not contribute. A funding statement therefore reports relevant support without implying a universal journal format.

Quick answer

A funding statement identifies support that facilitated the work and, where required, the sponsor’s role. Follow the journal’s placement and disclosure instructions and do not list unrelated funding.

Key details

Core IssueICMJE asks manuscripts to identify sources of support that facilitated the reported work and warns against listing funding that did not contribute
Registerscholarly, professional, or publisher-controlled writing

Important caveats

Scope Boundary

Exact headings, grant-number syntax, “no funding” wording and sponsor-role disclosures vary by journal and discipline.

Further guidance

Content

Name relevant funders/support and include role information when the journal or standard requests it.

Purpose

Disclose funding or other support relevant to the reported work.

Sources and evidence

Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.

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