Funding for the administration and activities of SCOSTEP are provided by the Adherent Countries annual subscription fees. Adherent countries select the level at which it wishes to subscribe. Voting rights among Adherent Countries on SCOSTEP financial matters are proportionate to the annual subscription given by the country. On scientific matters and all other business, the voting rights are equal.
The scale of annual subscriptions for Adherent Members is determined by the General Council.
| CATEGORY | UNIT | SUBSCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| I | 1 | US$500 |
| II | 2 | US$1,000 |
| III | 5 | US$2,500 |
| IV | 10 | US$5,000 |
| V | 20 | US$10,000 |
| VI | 35 | US$17,500 |
| VII | 50 | US$25,000 |