Using ORCIDs in the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud

In 2025, we are implementing a new feature within the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud dashboard for users to enter and verify their ORCID.

What is an ORCID?

An Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) is a standard, global identifier for a researcher or research contributor. Further information about ORCID can be found on the ORCID website.

Why is this happening and what are the benefits?

This is part of a series of changes to the Nectar dashboard and allocation system to make it easier for users to enter details such as research grants and publication information when completing an allocation request or renewal. In turn, this helps us to better measure and report on the impact of Nectar in supporting research and enables us to amend researchers’ names or institutions more easily inside the Nectar allocation system where required.

What do I need to do?

If you don’t have an ORCID: Please set up your ORCID; it will take only a few minutes. Visit https://orcid.org

If you have an ORCID: Check your information is up to date on your ORCID page, including your institution, funding, and publications.

What is the planned timeline of changes?

• March 2025: The feature for users to input and validate their ORCID will be implemented.
• Early April 2025: Entering ORCIDs will become compulsory for users requesting or renewing a Nectar allocation. 
• End April 2025: A feature that uses ORCID to provide research grant and publication information in the allocation form will become available.

Please note this is subject to change, and further communications will be sent to Nectar users via the Nectar Service Update. We will also provide supporting documentation via the Nectar Support Centre Knowledge Base with further details.