Who can register for an ORCID iD?
Who can register for an ORCID iD?
Answer
Anyone can register for an ORCID iD. There is no set of requirements that you have to pass to be classified as a researcher and you do not need an official affiliation.
ORCID iDs are most useful for active researchers who want to keep track of their research outputs. You may be required to register for an ID if you are submitting to some journals or applying for research funding with some organizations (i.e., NIH).