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Thanks for your question. Per ORCID's terms and conditions, a researcher may only register for an ORCID iD themselves, so the Arnold Library is not permitted to register anyone on their behalf. The individual researcher would be responsible for linking their eRA Commons and ORCIDs as well.

• It is very easy to register for an ORCID ID at https://orcid.org/register. Here is a video tutorial resource: https://vimeo.com/showcase/4268215/video/236778203
• This is a link to the eRA Commons Help files with information on linking ORCID and eRA: https://era.nih.gov/erahelp/ppf/default.htm#PPF_Help/8_2_orcid.htm%3FTocPath%3D_____13
• This link details a bit about the benefits of linking ORCID and eRA: https://nexus.od.nih.gov/all/2019/08/05/linking-orcid-identifiers-to-era-profiles-to-streamline-application-processes-and-to-enhance-tracking-of-career-outcomes/