What is ORCID, and why is it important for research data management?

RCORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) Solution for researcher identity management catalog entrydirect link RC ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) is a free, persistent digital ID that uniquely identifies researchers and connects them to their scholarly work. It helps ensure proper attribution of research outputs, even if names or institutions change. This identifier links to a researcher’s publications, datasets, funding, and other academic contributions. Funders, such as the National Institutes of Health, are increasingly requiring ORCID. 

At IU, researchers can register for an ORCID and link it to systems like RCDataCORE Provides access & preservation services for digital research data catalog entrydirect link RC DataCORE and RCDataWorks Repository for preserving and sharing IUI digital research data catalog entrydirect link RC DataWorks . This streamlines academic recordkeeping and enhances visibility.