
ORCID iDs help solve the name ambiguity problem by providing researchers with a free, unique, persistent identifier that they own and control. This iD can be connected to professional information, such as affiliations, grants, publications, etc. and it distinguishes one researcher from another across different disciplines, geographic locations, and time.
You ORCID iD provides the following benefits:
- You will be distinguished from every other researcher, even researchers who share your name.
- Your research outputs and activities will be correctly attributed to you.
- Your contributions and affiliations will be reliably and easily connected to you.
- You will enjoy improved discoverability and recognition.
- You will be able to connect your record to a growing number of institutions, funders, and publishers.
- Your ORCID record is yours, for free, forever.