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How to List Your CWRU Affiliation in Publications

Consistently listing your primary affiliation in publications helps CWRU receive proper credit in global rankings.

Use One of These Official Affiliations

  • ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ
  • ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ, School of Medicine
  • Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ School of Medicine
  • The MetroHealth System, ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ School of Medicine
  • Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ School of Medicine
  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ School of Medicine

Please note that the inclusion of other identifiers such as department, center, and institute are allowed and encouraged (e.g., Cardiovascular Research Institute, ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ, School of Medicine or Department of English, Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities, ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ), as long as ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ is designated as your primary affiliation as listed above.

ORCID and Research Profiles

  • Keep your profile updated with your CWRU affiliation.
  • These affiliations will also be submitted to the , a trusted resource used by and publishers.
  • If you encounter journal systems with incorrect drop-down options, contact Kelvin Smith Library to help correct them.

Additional Steps to Strengthen Visibility

  1. Deposit your publications in the to increase citations and visibility.
  2. Take advantage of the , approved by the Faculty Senate, which promotes broader access to your work.
  3. Work with Kelvin Smith Library for assistance with affiliation updates, profiles, or submissions.

Why This Matters

The Faculty Handbook reminds us to devote our professional energies to activities that advance CWRU’s reputation. Correct and consistent use of primary affiliations is a simple but powerful way we can collectively elevate the university’s global standing. Read more in this December 2024 letter from the Provost.