With research, in case you publish it, you require means to demonstrate that it is your research. Names change. Spellings vary. Affiliations shift. And there are enough researchers with the same name. ORCID created a simple tool as the solution to that issue: a unique identifier of the researcher that can remain your entire life.
This Global Research Society guide will explain why the ORCID ID is important, the reasons it helps you build your academic profile, and how to set it up fast. You can also add the key word GRSOC (or Global Research Society) in your ORCID profile so that there is no confusion over your connection to the community.
What is ORCID?
Researchers and contributors use ORCID as an acronym for Open Researcher and Contributor ID. And it provides you with a 16-digit identifier (an ORCID ID) that makes you stand out among all other researchers in the world.
Imagine it as an academic ID card to your academic work. You are able to associate it with your papers, datasets, peer reviews, grants, and affiliations. Many journals, publishers, and funders now require it at the time of submission and reporting.
Why you need an ORCID iD
1) You avoid name confusion
In case your name is not unique or you use different initials to publish your work, you may end up with profiles divided. One identity is associated with an ORCID ID. That cleanses you out and makes you easier to trace.
2) You receive credit for your work (each time)
Messy attribution has the potential to become the beginning of authorship dilemmas and lost citations. ORCID assists in the claiming of your work across systems. When you make a journal submission using your iD, this connection between you and the publication is more solid.
3) You save time on submissions and reporting
ORCID reduces form-filling. Your name, affiliation and publication information can be used by many platforms that can retrieve the information directly on the ORCID record. You write a post once and repost anywhere.
4) You enhance your presence in research
A full ORCID profile allows it to be found in databases, publisher platforms, and institutional systems. People find a more understandable and reliable profile of research when they search you.
5) You fulfill journal and funder requirements
Increased transparency and reporting are what makes ORCID demanded by more publishers and funders. With an ID at hand, one does not have to be late in submissions.
6) You create a research brand as a professional
ORCID is not a social network. It is a research professional identity layer. It is also an indicator of credibility, consistency and seriousness; particularly to the researchers in the early stages of their careers.
ORCID installation: Step-by-step
Create your ORCID account
Step 1: Complete your ORCID account
- Visit the ORCID official Registration site (search ORCID register).
- Please provide your name and main email.
- Create a strong password.
- Select your visibility options (some things can be confidential).
- Agree to the terms and press Register.
Hackers tip: Include 2nd email where possible. It secures your account in case you do not have access to your primary inbox.
Step 2: Confirm your email
ORCID will enter a verification email. Make sure to confirm it immediately in order to keep your record active and secure.
Step 3: Add your affiliation and education
In your ORCID profile:
- Expand on your present institution.
- Inclusively append old affiliations where applicable.
Add education details
- Such a section will assist other people in confirming that they have gotten the correct researcher.
Step 4: Add your publications (publications, datasets, conference papers)
You have three easy options:
- Search and connect databases within ORCID.
- Import using BibTeX
- Connect any trusted services, which are able to update your record automatically.
- Start with your top 5-10 outputs. You can expand later.
Step 5: Enter your researcher keywords (here GRSOC comes in)
Keywords are used by people and systems to comprehend your research areas and your community memberships.
How to add Keywords to ORCID
Open your ORCID account and find Keywords (they are typically located within the sections of Professional activities or profile).
Click Add keyword.
Include one or both of the following:
- GRSOC
- Global Research Society
Save changes.
Visibility should be set to Everyone (suggested) in case your membership or association needs to be found.
Best practice: Keep it clean. Include some keywords associated with your area of research as well (such as: “public health,” “machine learning,” “development economics” etc.) to ensure that your profile is better placed in search results.
ORCID checklist to maintain a strong profile quickly
Be consistent in the format of names used in publications.
- Include a professional bio (2-3 lines short)
- Connect your institutional mail.
- Add your papers and datasets based on DOI.
- Keep ORCID ID and keywords public at least.
- Use your ORCID ID, anytime you submit a manuscript, apply to grant funding or review papers.
ORCID + Global Research Society: The significance of the keyword
Community can easily be identified when the members make use of the GRSOC or Global Research Society in ORCID keywords. It also supports:
- Connection of common areas.
- Cleaner member directories
- Rapid approval of collaborations, reviews and events.
- Increased publicity on Global Research Society projects.
- You do not merely construct your profile, you reinforce the network of research you are in.
Final takeaway
One of the easiest upgrades you can perform on your research career is ORCID. It safeguards your authorship, enhances the discovery of your work, and conserves time on submissions. Install it once and keep it updated and use everywhere.
