diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index bbcbbe7d..fb2ac702 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -18,3 +18,5 @@ A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've
 
 **Additional context**
 Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
+
+[ Optional: if you or your organization is sponsoring this project, please write "**Sponsor**" in this ticket for higher priority _after vetting_. ]
diff --git a/sci b/sci
index 5a51a731..043f5e60 160000
--- a/sci
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@@ -1 +1 @@
-Subproject commit 5a51a731012d931476997fb7383b3f766cc2b437
+Subproject commit 043f5e60d674f5aeee0866e427cef58812ad5547