ORCiD

But what is it actually?

ORCiD stands for Open Researcher and Contributor ID and is an internationally recognised, unique identification code for researchers. This ID makes it possible to clearly assign publications and other research achievements to a person, regardless of name similarities or name changes. ORCID is operated by a non-profit organisation and is available free of charge. MHH has been a member of the ORCiD Germany consortium since 2024 and all researchers are encouraged to use ORCiD in the MHH publication and affiliation policy.

What are the benefits for me?

• Unambiguous identification: ORCID IDs make it possible to clearly assign research achievements to individual researchers, even in the case of identical names or name changes. This avoids confusion and ensures that the right person receives recognition for their work.
• Increased visibility: By linking publications and other research activities to an ORCID ID, the visibility of the work in the scientific community is increased. This can promote the discovery and dissemination of research.
• Lifetime validity: The ORCID ID remains constant throughout a researcher's career, regardless of institutional or personal changes, such as name changes.
• Simplification of administrative processes: The use of ORCID IDs can reduce the effort involved in submitting publications and funding applications, as information can be automatically linked and updated.
• Interoperability: ORCID IDs are recognised across platforms and are used by many publishers, institutions and funding organisations worldwide. This facilitates integration into various scientific systems and databases.
• Data protection and control: Researchers retain control over their data and can decide which information is publicly accessible and with which services it is shared. This ensures data protection and informational self-determination

ORCiD in the Research Information System (FIS)

If you enter your ORCiD ID in the publication process, it will be used for the assignment of publications in the FIS. This eliminates the need for you to manually select the correct publications and time-consuming rework.