What is ORCID?
ORCID provides researchers with a unique identifier, an ORCID iD plus a mechanism for linking their research outputs and activities to their ORCID iD. ORCID is integrated into many systems used by publishers, funders, institutions, and other research-related services. Watch Why ORCID? to learn more: https://vimeo.com/237730655.
Your ORCID iD:
Distinguishes you and ensures your research outputs and activities are correctly attributed to you
Reliably and easily connects you with your contributions and affiliations
Reduces form-filling: you enter data once, have it reused often
Improves recognition and discoverability for you and your research outputs
Is interoperable: it works with many institutions, funders, and publishers
Is persistent: you can use it throughout your research career
Having an ORCID iD is also a requirement of many journal manuscript submission systems and grant application forms. Learn more about ORCID at https://orcid.org/help
Text adapted from the Outreach: ORCID Communications Toolkit: Content for phase 1, https://figshare.com/articles/Content_for_phase_1_docx_/5493064. More promotional content and recommended outreach resources are available here: https://members.orcid.org/outreach-resources#08-resources.