ORCiD© = Open Researcher and Contributor ID
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- Solves researcher name ambiguity by creating a persisten unique identifier
- Serves as a linking mechanism between research objects such as books, articles, posters, data sets, and 30+ research formats
- Is free and available to any researcher in any career phase
- Transcends disciplines as well as geographic, national and institutional boundaries
- Is NOT ResearchGate, SCOPUS, or Web of Science but easily can be used with each of these platforms
- Enables use of Wizards to quickly import your work
- Is required by an increasing number of funders and publishers
- Six Things to Do Now That You've Got an ORCID ID
ORCID provides a persistent digital identifier that distinguishes you from every other researcher and supports automated linkages between you and your professional activities ensuring that your work is recognized.