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.
Step 3: Enter your colleague’s name and email address.
Step 4: Type in an optional message
Step 5: Click on Invite to confirm and send the invitation.