Is it possible to open a researchgate account for one who doesn't have a university email address?
Yes, even I did not have a university ID, hence it is possible to open a ResearchGate account even if you do not have a university email address. ResearchGate might ask you to prove that you are a researcher by uploading some files. Here are the steps to open a ResearchGate account without university ID:
1. Visit the ResearchGate website: Go to the ResearchGate homepage at www.researchgate.net.
2. Sign Up: Click on the "Sign up for free" button located at the top right corner of the homepage.
3. Choose Sign-up Method: You will be presented with different options to sign up. Select the option that suits you best. ResearchGate provides options to sign up with your Google account, Facebook account, or personal email address.
- If you choose to sign up with your personal email address, click on the "Sign up with email" button.
4. Provide Information: Fill in the required information in the sign-up form, which typically includes your full name, email address, and a password of your choice. Make sure to use a valid and active email address.
5. Verification: After completing the sign-up form, you may need to verify your email address by clicking on the verification link sent to the provided email address. Follow the instructions in the email to complete the verification process.
6. Set Up Profile: Once your email address is verified, you will be prompted to set up your profile. Provide details such as your research interests, affiliations, educational background, publications, and any other relevant information to create a comprehensive profile.
7. Explore ResearchGate: After setting up your profile, you can start exploring ResearchGate, connecting with other researchers, joining research groups, and accessing scientific publications and resources.
Having an institutional email address can provide certain benefits. Institutional email addresses often offer additional verification options and can help establish your academic affiliation more easily. However, not having a university email address should not prevent you from creating a ResearchGate account and participating in the research community.
Account nominations let people create a ResearchGate account without the need for an institutional email address. Step 1: Once you are logged in to your ResearchGate account, go on the top right-hand side, and click on the down icon that is next to you profile picture. Step 2: Click on the Invite Colleagues. button.
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