Members
VeriMe is a membership cooperative dedicated to researcher identity verification. Worldwide.
We provide researchers digital identity verification services that enable verified access to research systems, facilities, and workflows — without exposing personal data.
“Accountability is expected of everyone individually and collectively to create a research environment in which diverse individuals and organisations are empowered and enabled to own the research process and be accountable for their contributions to the research record.”
Who is a researcher?
Researchers are professionals engaged in the conception or creation of new knowledge, products, processes, methods and systems, as well as in the management of the projects concerned.
A 2023 study estimated that there are over 100m researchers in the world. This includes investigators, scholars, students, research managers, administrators, and research staff in communities, academia, industry, and independent positions.
VeriMe is designed to serve all of you, wherever you live or work.
What does it mean to be a VeriMe member?
Researchers may create a VeriMe account for no fee.
This involves validating your email, linking to at least one external account (such as ORCIDTM), and securing your account with multi-factor authentication (MFA).
With this account, you have the ability to set your data sharing controls and share your account status. You can also view what verifications you have completed, activity logs, and what information is shared about your account status.
To set up a free account you will need:
Internet access
Personal email account
ORCID account
Laptop or mobile phone with SMS or authenticator
Researcher Members may access VeriMe identity verification services.
This involves presenting a government-issued ID (we support over 190 countries) and using a webcam to complete a personhood verification.
Once we validate your information, you can rely on VeriMe to verify your identity in a variety of research workflows without releasing any of your personal data.
All active Members participate in VeriMe governance and are eligible for patronage distributions.
To join the VeriMe Cooperative you will need:
Your free VeriMe account
Internet access
Laptop or mobile phone with SMS or authenticator
Webcam
Payment account information
Official identification documents (like a driver’s license or passport)
Register here if you are interested in joining VeriMe now to provide input on the user experience prior to our formal launch in 2026.
What are the Member fees?
The Researcher Member fee is US$20 per year.
Members are expected to maintain the currency of their contact information and undergo an annual identity verification to be eligible for patronage distributions.
What are Patronage Distributions?
Patronage distributions are applied to each active Member account in the form of credit points that can be applied to the annual membership fee.
What are the Terms of use?
VeriMe has Terms of Use for the website.
In addition, the VeriMe Membership Agreement specifies buy-in provisions, annual fees, activity requirements for patronage distributions, and governance access and expectations.