ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID): Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how academic researchers can use an ORCID ID to get a unique digital identifier for all their research outputs.
ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) is a system that provides you with a unique digital identifier to distinguish your professional work from that of other researchers who may have similar names. This identifier helps ensure that your specific research outputs are correctly attributed to you.
Who it's for
This scheme is designed for all academic researchers. If you are involved in scholarly work and need a way to manage your professional identity within the global academic community, this is the system intended for you.
What you get
By using this system, you receive a unique digital identifier for your research output. This ORCID ID acts as a permanent digital mark that connects your various academic contributions—such as papers, datasets, or other scholarly works—to your specific identity. This helps prevent confusion in academic databases and ensures that your professional contributions are always linked to your correct profile.
What it costs you
There is no cost to use this service. Registration for the identifier is free, allowing researchers to manage their professional identities without any financial burden.
The catch to know
The main thing to remember is that the system only works effectively if you actively manage it. You must ensure your profile is consistently updated with all of your publications and research activities. If you do not manually or systematically keep your profile current, you risk losing visibility, as your most recent work may not be properly linked to your ID.
How to apply
- Visit the official portal to begin the process.
- Complete the registration steps to create your unique ORCID ID.
- Log in to your new account to set up your profile.
- Manually add or link all your current publications to ensure your profile is complete and visible.