Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) is a system of unique digital identification for researchers. ORCID provides a 16-digit numeric identifier to each researcher who signs up (e.g. 0000-0002-1129-8258), which can help to make links between published research activities and systems, even if their name, role or institution changes.
ORCID is an independent, not-for-profit organisation and the identifiers are free to register for and use. Northumbria University, along with many other institutions, funders and publishers, endorses the use of ORCID.
You can register now at http://orcid.org, or through your Personal Profile on Pure.
