Do you have an ORCID account?

ORCID stands for Open Researcher and Contributor ID. The ID a persistent digital identifier that distinguishes you from every other researcher.

What are the benefits of having an ORCID?

1. With an ORCID account you can showcase all your publications from a single one account regardless of varied name forms that may have been used in the different research works you have authored.
2. An ORCID is also required when updating your staff profile

How do I get an ORCID?                                                                

1. REGISTER– Get your unique ORCID identifier- https://orcid.org/register
   2. ADD YOUR INFO-Enhance your ORCID record with your professional information and link to your other identifiers (such as Scopus or ResearcherID or LinkedIn).
2. Use your ORCID

How do i use the ORCID account?

1. When submitting a journal article for publishing
2. To log in to NACOSTI platform for research license application
3. When applying for grants
4. On contact cards, email signature etc
5. To generate a CV