ORCID iD
ORCID is an internationally recognized persistent identifier.
The identification number links researchers directly to their publications and assigns them uniquely regardless of name changes, different spellings of the name or a change of institution.
The UZH and many other research institutions support ORCID. More and more publishers and research funders such as the SNSF also require an ORCID iD.
How Do I Register With ORCID?
You can easily register on the ORCID website either with your private or UZH email address. Registration and administration of your ORCID iD is personal and cannot be delegated to others.
Note: The ORCID iD is your personal identifier. By registering, you must agree to the privacy policy as well as the terms of use of ORCID. UZH is not responsible for the use of the data stored in the ORCID Record.
Why an ORCID iD?
The use of an ORCID iD is free and voluntary - and brings you the following benefits:
- Higher visibility of your publication output
- Clear attribution of authorship even in collaborations
- Better overview of your data
- More networking in scientific publishing
- Easy data exchange between different systems
ORCID - Permanent and Independent
The ORCID iD functions independently of institutions and links other personal IDs (Web of Science, Scopus, etc.) under one umbrella as a higher-level ID. You can use the ORCID iD throughout your career and deactivate or reactivate it at any time. You have full control over what data is displayed in your ORCID Record.
How Do I Add Entries to my ORCID Record?
ORCID Records can be automatically or manually adjusted. Entries (publications, datasets) are imported via Crossref, DataCite, Scopus, and other search and linking assistants if the ORCID iD for authorship and a persistent identifier (e.g., DOI) are associated with the publication or dataset.
Entries can also be added (and deleted) entirely manually or via search and linking assistants. Additionally, information about employment, education, academic activities, and funding can be manually added to the ORCID Record.
ORCID iD at UZH
UZH does not necessarily require its researchers to have an ORCID iD but recommends it in its Open Science Policy. With the help of an ORCID iD, researchers can easily record their own publications in ZORA, the institutional repository.
ORCID in ZORA
UZH does not necessarily require its researchers to have an ORCID iD but recommends it in its Open Science Policy. With the help of an ORCID iD, researchers can easily record their own publications in ZORA, the institutional repository.
Tutorial: Link your ORCID iD in ZORA
Data Protection
ORCID and the implementation in ZORA are designed in compliance with data protection laws. The following data is transferred from ZORA to ORCID servers in the USA and a worldwide network:
- Name
- Mail address
- Affiliation to UZH
- Bibliographic metadata of your publications (in case of export)
You can manage the latter in your ORCID record. Privacy agreement (PDF, 625 KB)
Requirements of the SNSF
When submitting a project, the SNSF requires a CV in which the project applicants must provide an ORCID iD. In addition, the SNSF recommends that the most recent and important work is recorded in the ORCID iD profile.
