ORCID Advocacy Toolkit

This community-driven resource from the UK ORCID Consortium equips you with everything needed to champion ORCID effectively:

  • Clear Explanations for researchers, administrators, and funders
  • Compelling Benefits highlighting ORCID's value to different stakeholders
  • Ready-to-Use Materials for events, training, and communications

Built on collective expertise, this toolkit reduces duplication of effort and showcases proven advocacy strategies. Navigate easily through the "So you would like to..." index to find precisely what you need.

Want to contribute? Add your resources, case studies, or insights through our How to Contribute guide. The OAT-ED (ORCID Advocacy Toolkit Editorial Board) is available to help and advise. Please contact us with any questions.

LATEST UPDATES:

- 25/09/2025:

  • Added Navigation template

- 26/08/2025:

Chapters


About this book - Overview of the toolkit, its purpose, and how to use it

Understanding ORCID - A plain-language introduction to ORCID and why it matters

What is Advocacy? - Key concepts and strategies for promoting ORCID effectively

Audiences - Guidance on tailoring messages to different stakeholder groups (who needs to hear about ORCID)

Platforms that integrate with ORCID - Examples of systems and tools that work with ORCID

Resources - Ready-to-use materials, guides, and links for advocacy

So you would like to.... - Practical how-tos for specific advocacy actions and scenarios

Contributors - Credits and acknowledgements for those who built the toolkit.

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