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Success StoryDecember 8, 2025

How Dr. Amina Mensah Increased Her Research Visibility by 300% with ORCID

A Ghanaian early-career researcher shares her journey from struggling with name confusion to becoming a recognized voice in climate science. Learn how ORCID transformed her career trajectory and opened doors to international collaborations.

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WorkshopDecember 5, 20255 min read

50+ Researchers Register for ORCID at University of Lagos Workshop

Our first ambassador-led workshop in Nigeria exceeded expectations with overwhelming participation from early-career researchers across multiple disciplines. Here's what we learned...

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ORCID-WACA Team
Programme Coordinators
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GuideDecember 3, 20258 min read

5 Minutes to a Complete ORCID Profile: Step-by-Step Guide

Don't just create an ORCID iD—optimize it! Follow our comprehensive guide to building a profile that showcases your complete research identity and maximizes your visibility.

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Femi Koya
Content Creator
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Success StoriesNov 22, 20254 min read

How ORCID Solved My Name Confusion Problem

Discover how one researcher overcame the challenges of a common name in academia.

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Dr. John Smith
Researcher
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Guides & TipsNov 18, 20257 min read

5 Ways ORCID Helps You Win Grants

Learn practical strategies for leveraging your ORCID profile in grant applications.

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Dr. Sarah Johnson
Grant Specialist
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WorkshopsNov 10, 20256 min read

ORCID Integration Success at UNILAG

Case study on how University of Lagos integrated ORCID into their research systems.

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Prof. Adeyemi
Library Director
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GuideNovember 25, 20257 min read

Linking Your Publications to ORCID: Three Easy Methods

Manual import, CrossRef search, or publisher integration—discover the fastest way to populate your ORCID record with your research outputs.

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Femi Koya
Project Lead