What's an ORCID iD?
ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor Identifier) is a free 16-digit identifier that authors can use to distinguish themselves from other researchers with the same or similar names and ensure that their research is correctly attributed to them (even when published under a different name).
Why do I need one?
Having an ORCID iD also makes it easier to connect with other systems when submitting research for publication, applying for grants, and sharing your scholarship record with others.
For those looking to apply for federally funded grants, the NSPM-33 White House Memo has brought changes to requirements for federally funded research. Briefly, the memo states that identifiers, such as ORCID, are required when applying for grants. To find out more about funder requirements, contact the Office of Sponsored Programs.
Learn more about the memo:
- U.S. government's guidance document on implementing the NSPM-33 (PDF)
- White House press release on the rules for research security and researcher responsibility
In today’s challenge, you’ll learn more about how you can make your ORCID iD work for you to reduce the amount of time spent on entering your information over and over into different platforms.
Complete today’s challenge!
To complete today's challenge, follow the below steps:
- Watch this short video (1:51) to learn how to use the Search & Link Wizard to connect to platforms you already use!
- Explore the list of supported databases to see what you already use and could connect with your own ORCID account.
- Check out the available auto updates that you can enable to make it even easier to keep your ORCID account updated.
- Log in to your ORCID account and connect using the Search & Link Wizard, including enabling the auto updates that work for you!
Bonus challenge
Don't have an ORCID iD? It's easy to register for one!
Did you know? It takes just FOUR easy steps to create your own ORCID iD. Get started with your own iD so that you can disambiguate yourself from other researchers, track your scholarship no matter where you go, complete today's challenge, and much much more!
For more information about ORCID, check out the ORCID@UNLV guide.
Events to help with today’s challenge
ORCID Pop-Up Table
Experts: Christina Miskey
Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Grad Commons
Drop by this pop-up table to create your ORCID account, ask questions of UNLV Libraries experts, and pick up some swag!
RSVP is not required, but you can add it to your calendar!