Services for Faculty & Instructors

An ORCID iD (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) is a free, unique, 16-digit identifier that distinguishes you from other researchers, ensures your work is correctly attributed, and stays with you throughout your career.

Example: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1825-0097

Why it’s important:

• Unambiguous identity: It distinguishes you from other scholars with similar names.

• Permanent record: Stays with you throughout your career, even if you change institutions or names.

• Linking publications: Connects all your work—articles, datasets, grants—to one profile.

• Required by publishers/funders: Many journals, grant agencies, and institutions now require it.

Why you should have one:

• Ensures your research is correctly attributed.

• Simplifies manuscript submission and grant applications.

• Enhances your professional visibility.

• Prevents your work from getting lost in databases.

How you can use it:

• Include it in your CV, email signature, and faculty profile.

• Link it to databases like Web of Science, Scopus, or Google Scholar to automatically import works.

• Use it when submitting manuscripts or applying for grants to auto-fill your publication history.