How does the system check and see if a researcher already exists in ResearcherID?
During the profile creation process, the email address supplied is checked against what we have stored in our system. If the email address is found, the system checks to see if the email address is currently associated with a ResearcherID account. If it is, then the system tells the administrator in the upload report. If it is not, a ResearcherID account is created for them. • What happens if a researcher already has an account in ResearcherID? As long as the user is not already associated with an upload institution, the institution name and employee ID supplied in the upload file will be associated with the researcher’s account. This will allow the institution to upload publications for this individual. • What happens if a researcher is already associated with another ResearcherID upload institution (such as if the researcher has recently moved)? You can contact Global Customer Support at science.thomsonreuters.com/support to request that an update to the employeeID and the name of th
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- What happens if a researcher already has an account in ResearcherID?
