Frequently Asked Questions: All

There are a few reasons to get and ORCID iD:

• It provides a persistent digital identifier that distinguishes you from other researchers. This helps avoid issues related to name ambiguity, especially if you have a common name or if your name changes. It ensures that your research outputs, such as publications, datasets, and grants, are correctly attributed to you.
• Many publishers, funding agencies, institutions, and research organisations now require researchers to provide their ORCID iDs when submitting manuscripts, grant applications, or other research-related materials. Having an ORCID iD can streamline these processes, making it easier to share your work and track your contributions across various platforms and systems.
• ORCID iDs are integrated into academic and research databases, such as Scopes, Web of Science, and PubMed. By associating your ORCID iD with your research outputs, you increase the visibility and discoverability of your work. This can lead to greater recognition, collaboration, opportunities, and citations.
• Maintaining an ORCID record allows you to keep a comprehensive and up-to-date record of your scholarly activities, including publications, grants, peer review activities, and affiliations. This can be valuable for performance evaluations, promotion, grant applications, and job searches.
• ORCID is an open, non-profit organisation that collaborates with various stakeholders in the research community. Its infrastructure is designed to be interoperable with other systems and platforms, enabling seamless integration with institutional repositories, academic networking sites, research information systems, and other tools used by researchers.
• With an ORCID iD, you have control over your own record and can decide what information to include, what to make public or private, and who can access your data. This helps protect your privacy and ensures that you maintain ownership of your scholarly identity.