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ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) is an open, non-profit, community-based effort to provide a registry of unique researcher identifiers and a transparent method of linking research activities and outputs to these identifiers. Think of it like a DOI for a person!

By obtaining an ORCID, you have a persistent identifier that distinguishes you from other researchers that links you to all your research output and other professional activities. It allows you to be recognized, helps your data (and yourself!) become more discoverable, and can strengthen collaboration in the research community!

NYU is a member institution and you can register to get your own ORCID identifier via single sign-on!