What is ORCID?
ORCID is an independent organization that maintains a registry of unique identifiers, called ORCID iDs, for researchers and scholars. When you use your ORCID iD in a grant proposal, a publication submission etc., it can be easily associated with you. When you move from one employer to another, the history of your scholarly outputs persists in ORCID with no manual re-work.
Whether you have a common name, a unique name, or have changed names over the course of your life, using your ORCID iD when you publish, apply for grants, or report your activities will help to ensure that you get the credit you deserve for your affiliations and contributions.
To learn more about the ORCID service, see: https://orcid.org/
Questions about ORCID at Northwestern
If you have any questions about ORCID at Northwestern, or need assistance with your ORCID account, please contact our ORCID support team.