What Is ORCID?
Looking for the full method? Read the detailed guide: How to Use ORCID as a Medical Researcher.
ORCID is a free, unique 16-digit identifier for an individual researcher. It lets you link your publications and other activities to you personally, which helps distinguish you from other people with similar names.
Example
Illustrative format only: https://orcid.org/0000-0000-0000-0000. Journals often ask for an ORCID iD at submission, and you can add the same iD to your CV and email signature.
Common misunderstanding
An ORCID record is not automatically complete or verified: you control what appears on it. It does not indicate quality or credentials. Keep it accurate by adding only works you authored.
Learn more
For setup and good practice, read How to Use ORCID as a Medical Researcher.
References and further reading
- ORCID. What is ORCID? Link
Related reading
This page is general educational information about research methods. It is not medical, legal or regulatory advice; follow your institution's ethics board and your target journal's instructions.