Lead ORCID adoption in your institution and across West and Central Africa. Join 15 passionate researchers, librarians, and professionals championing research visibility.
The ORCID-WACA Ambassador Programme is a flagship initiative designed to build regional capacity and drive ORCID adoption across West and Central Africa. Ambassadors serve as champions, educators, and advocates for research identity and persistent identifiers within their institutions and professional networks.
Selected ambassadors receive comprehensive training, resources, and support to conduct workshops, engage stakeholders, and promote ORCID adoption. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of research visibility in Africa while developing your professional skills and expanding your network.
Duration: February 2026 - July 2026 (6 months)
Time Commitment: 4-6 hours per month (workshops, outreach, Community of Practice participation)
Receive financial support for your time and efforts upon successful completion of the programme.
Comprehensive orientation, workshop templates, promotional materials, and ongoing mentorship.
Certificate of Achievement, public profile on ORCID-WACA website, and recognition from WACREN.
Connect with fellow ambassadors, ORCID experts, and regional research leaders across Africa.
Build skills in training delivery, stakeholder engagement, and research infrastructure advocacy.
Enhance your profile as a regional leader in open science and research infrastructure.
Provide your ORCID iD, experience with ORCID, and a statement explaining why you want to become an ambassador and how you'll increase adoption in your institution.
ORCID-WACA team reviews all applications based on eligibility, experience, commitment, and potential impact (January - February 2026).
Selected ambassadors notified by end of January 2026. All applicants receive a response.
Virtual orientation session in February 2026, followed by ongoing training and support throughout the programme.
Our ambassadors represent diverse disciplines, countries, and career stages across West and Central Africa. They are passionate about research visibility and committed to advancing ORCID adoption.
Research Librarian
University of Lagos
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Early Career Researcher
University of Ghana
🇬🇭 Ghana
Repository Manager
Université Cheikh Anta Diop
🇸🇳 Senegal
Applications Open
Your Institution?
🌍 West & Central Africa
Applications close January 15, 2026. Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of research visibility in Africa.
Questions? Email us at orcid@wacren.net