Registering for an NSF ID to Begin Using Research.gov

To submit proposals to the National Science Foundation (NSF) and perform other award-related activities using NSF systems, you must have an NSF ID, which is a unique numerical identifier assigned to users by NSF through the registration process outlined below.

You may only have one NSF ID. If you move to another university or research institution in the future, you will not create a new account but rather change the institution affiliated with your existing account.
For a DDRIG application, both the PI (faculty advisor) and Co-PI (doctoral student) must have NSF IDs.

For the Maxwell School, the contact person for assistance with registering for an NSF ID and affiliating your account with Syracuse University is Caroline McMullin (cmcmulli@syr.edu), Research Administrator in the SU Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP).

Creating a New Account

Step 1: Visit Research.gov to begin registration process.

Step 2: Confirm that you do not have an existing NSF account.

Step 3: After confirming that you do not have an existing NSF account, begin the registration process by clicking “Register” at the top of the page.

Step 4: Create a new NSF account.

Step 5: Add a New Role

Take the following steps to request the Investigator role:

I: Find Organization

To find Syracuse University as your organization, use UEI number C4BXLBC11LC6.

II: Add Information

Complete the required fields and click "Next."

III: Choose Role(s)

The "Principal Investigator" role is pre-selected. Click "Next."

IV: Review and Submit

Review your information for accuracy and click "Submit."

Success!

You have successfully submitted a role request! Caroline in OSP will receive a notification email to review and approve your affiliation and role.