Creating an Account: DOE National Labs

This quick guide walks users that are affiliated with a DOE National Lab through the process of creating an account in the system

Create an Account

Users who wish to edit, manage, or submit applications through the EERE Program Information must first create an account in the system. Accounts affiliated with DOE National Lab must be approved by an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) or Account Administrator (AA) prior to applying to opportunities.

Step-by-step guide

1. From the EERE Program Information Center Home page click Create Account on the top right of the screen.
2. Click FFRDC or NETL Staff to create your account. The information icon gives a description of users which include staff members of the Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC) or National Energy Technology Lab (NETL) seeking to apply for opportunities.
3.  On the OneID landing page, click one of the OneID authentication methods to continue
   1. Authenticate with PIV Card

      Click the PIV card option to authenticate your account. Verify that your PIV Card is inserted and then click the OK button to sign in.

   2. Authenticate with gov.

                      Click Login.gov to authenticate your account. Choose Sign in or Create an Account. When signing in, a one-time code is sent to the phone number registered to your account. Enter the code and click Submit.

Provide Personal Information

1. Enter First and Last Name in the corresponding fields.
2. The primary email field is inactive, as it is the same email used for authentication.
3. Optional: enter a secondary email and/or phone number.
4. On the Account Affiliation field, select DOE Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), Click Next 
5. Select the drop down to choose the Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC)/ DOE Lab you are associated with, Click Next
6. Review your account profile and click Submit Request.
7. Once you submit your request, the AOR(s) and AAs will receive a notification to review and approve your account. You will be notified when your account is approved.

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