Science - Postgraduates & Research Support: ORCID

What is ORCiD?
ORCiD is a free, unique, persistent identifier (PID) for individuals to use as they engage in research, scholarship, and innovation activities. Learn how ORCiD can help you spend more time conducting your research and less time managing it.

• ORCiD stands for Open Researcher and Contributor Identifier.
• It is a unique number for identifying your work as an academic author or contributor.
• It ensures that work is properly attributed and that you receive credit for all your contributions as a researcher.

Access to ORCiD

Contact me for support: Pavlinka Kovatcheva, Faculty Librarian: Science, pkovatcheva@uj.ac.za 

Please complete this ORCiD Google form 

SAVE TIME

Allowing trusted organisations to update your ORCiD record with your research information saves you the effort of doing it yourself. This means you can focus more on your research and spend less time managing your profiles.

RESOLVING NAME CONFUSION

Is your name a common one? Do you find that other authors, educators, researchers, or professionals share it? ORCiD provides a unique identifier for each person, allowing you to set yourself apart and receive recognition for your achievements.

UNIQUE IDENTIFIER

Distinguish yourself and claim credit for your work while controlling access to your data, no matter how many people have your same (or similar) name.