ORCID stands for Open Researcher and Contributor ID. ORCID helps you to distinguish yourself and your scholarly work with a unique identifier. ORCID is used by many journals and organizations to identify researchers. When you sign up for ORCID, you will receive a unique identifier, as well as an online record which is basically like a free online CV.
Creating an ORCID account is easy! Follow these steps to create your ORCID account.
1. Go to ORCID.org and click on Sign In/Register
2. Click on Register Now
3. Fill out your information. Make sure to add an alternate email so you continue to have access your ORCID even if you leave your institution.