Guides: ORCiD: Get your ORCID iD

What is ORCID?

ORCiD stands for Open Researcher and Contributor iD. Register for free to get a unique iD – it makes you distinctive from every other researcher and is a reliable, consistent way to link all of your research outputs and activities in the one record. You can add publications, grants, peer review activities, patents and more.

Why should I get an ORCID iD?

It's quick and easy and helps link your research contributions to your name so that you can distinguish yourself from others and get the recognition you deserve.

Do you...?
Share the same name as someone else or use different versions of your name when publishing?	You can use your unique ORCID iD along with your name so there's no confusion as to whose research output it is.
Apply for grant funding?	Funders such as ARC and NHMRC are requesting ORCID iDs to streamline the grant submission process. ARC integrates ORCID IDs into RMS system to help autopopulate application forms as a time-saver for researchers
Submit manuscripts for publication?	Publishers are asking for ORCID iD so they can connect your work with you and ensure correct attribution.
Want to make your research more discoverable?	ORCID is recognised globally and helps optimise your research visibility by showcasing your research output worldwide.

ORCID for ARC grants

Researchers can auto-populate ARC RMS application forms with their research outputs, using ORCID.

Log in to your ARC RMS account and click on 'Personal Details'
In the 'ORCID' section, click on 'Create or Connect your ORCID ID' and enter your ORCID details
Click on 'Authorize' to link your RMS and ORCID accounts

To auto-populate RMS:

Go to 'RMS Action Centre'
Click on 'Research Outputs' and 'Populate from ORCID'

Please Note: RMS will only auto-populate if your ORCID's visibility setting is set to 'Everybody' and 'Trusted Parties'.

See ARC guide for further information

How do I get an ORCID iD?

Register directly on the ORCID site or if you have a UOW Scholars profile, use the Identity tab to sign up and link your profile to your iD.

Already have an ORCID iD? Make sure to link it with your Scholars profile

Linking UOW Scholars with ORCID

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Linking UOW Scholars with ORCID

UOW Scholars allows you to link your UOW Scholars’ profile with your ORCID record.

During the link process, it is possible to register and get your ORCID identifier, if you do not already have one.

By completing the process below:

Your ORCID identifier will be listed in your UOW Scholars’ profile
Your UOW Scholars’ identifier will be listed in your ORCID record

Linking UOW Scholars with ORCID

Log in to UOW Scholars.
Open the Identity tab on your UOW Scholars’ profile.
Click the Link with ORCID link.
Review Step 1: Adding your ORCID ID instructions.
Click the Continue Step 1 button.
The browser redirects to the ORCID site:
1. Sign into ORCID if you already have an ORCID record.
2. Register for an ORCID identifier if you do not have an ORCID record.
Authorise the access request for UOW Scholars to get your ORCID identifier.
The browser redirects back to UOW Scholars.
Review Step 2 (recommended): Linking your ORCID record to UOW Scholars instructions.
Click the Continue Step 2 button.
The browser redirects to the ORCID site:
1. Authorise the request for UOW Scholars to add your UOW Scholars ID to your ORCID record.

How to get the most out of your ORCID iD

Add publications and grants to your ORCID record
Link existing profiles like ScopusID and UOW Scholars to your ORCID record
Allow auto-updates when you publish – once a paper has been accepted, enable Crossref to update your ORCID record automatically when your article is published
Include your ORCID iD in your email signature, presentation slides, CV and more

Where can I get help?

ORCID Support has a wealth of info to help get you started.

Need further help? Request a consultation or chat to the key Library contact for your Faculty.