ORCID creates a unique online identifier that distinguishes a researcher from another and highlights their research output.
Why do you need an ORCID iD?
- It distinguishes you and ensures your research outputs and activities are correctly attributed to you
- Reliably and easily connects you with your contributions and affiliations
- It reduces form-filling (enter data once, re-use it often)
- It improves recognition and discoverability for you and your research outputs
- It is interoperable (works with many institutions, funders, and publishers)
- It is persistent (enduring)
Source: https://support.orcid.org/hc/en-us/articles/360006971053-Your-ORCID-iD-your-digital-name-identifier
