About ORCiD
ORCID, which stands for Open Researcher and Contributor ID, provides a unique, persistent identifier that distinguishes you from other researchers.
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Benefits for the Researcher
More and more institutions, organizations, funders and publishers are adopting the use of ORCID iDs.
Here are a few of the benefits of having your own ORCID iD:
- ensures work is discoverable and connected to you throughout your career
- saves time spent entering repetitive data by syncing with other profiles
- distinguishes your from other researchers ensuring proper attribution
Ready to get your own ORCID iD? See the Getting Started tab.
