The ORCID iD is a unique, open digital identifier that distinguishes you from any other researcher with the same or a similar name.
Free registration is available to anyone engaged in research production, the academic community, or applying for fellowships and contributing to research innovation. You can use the same iD throughout your career, even if you change your name, its spelling in one or more languages, your academic institution, research field, or country.
The ORCID identifier is under your full control. Its ownership and management belong exclusively to you. You can connect your iD with professional information, affiliations, grants, publications, peer review, and more.
You can also share your information, as its interoperability allows exchange with other information systems, ensuring your identification and recognition of your work. This way, you save time, avoid repetitive data entry, and reduce the likelihood of errors.
By having an ORCID iD, you:
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Distinguish yourself and ensure that your research output is recognized and attributed to you.
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Reliably and easily link your research contributions with your affiliations.
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Reduce duplicate entries (one-time registration, multiple uses).
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Improve the visibility and discoverability of yourself and your research work.
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Benefit from interoperability (compatible with many institutions, funders, and publishers).
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Retain a permanent identifier.
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