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Set up and manage your researcher profile

Set up your ORCID to link your publications, streamline workflows, and ensure you get credit for your research. 

Bringing all your research together in once place makes sure all your work gets connected to you. If you have published under different names (or share a name with another researcher), your work can be misattributed. An ORCID solves that. 

ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) gives you a unique and permanent digital ID that sets you apart from other researchers with similar names.

Once your ID is set up it travels with you wherever you work, so you only need to do it once. 

Why use an ORCID  

Having an ORCID saves you time and hassle managing your research information by:

  • Connecting all your publications, outputs and research to you. 
  • Boosting your visibility to collaborators, funders and institutions worldwide by making your research easier to find, cite and share. 
  • Many journals and funders (including ARC) now require ORCID. 
  • Syncing with Scopus, Web of Science and Federation.figshare. Once connected, your publications and datasets will sync automatically.  
  • Streamlining the academic promotion and reporting processes. 

Start using ORCID

Go to ORCID and register for an ORCID.

Need help registering? Check out the registration help guide. 

Once you have registered for an ORCID it is time to start filling in details like adding personal information and your publications to your profile, include information such as a biography, keywords or links to personal websites.

Get the most out of ORCID by connecting your profile to your publications. Make sure you: 

Need help with your ORCID iD?

Book an appointment for one-on-one support or check the Research Training and Development calendar for upcoming events.