Practical guides for your research stay
The handbook visiting researchers wish they had — clear, practical guidance for the parts of a research move nobody hands you a manual for.
Organizing and finding newcomer events and happy hours. See the Events & meetups landing page →
How to organize a happy hour or newcomer meetup
A simple playbook for hosting a low-stress newcomer happy hour or meetup for visiting researchers — and posting it so people show up.
For: Anyone willing to host a small community eventRead guide →Events & meetupsHow to find community events as a visiting scholar
Where to find newcomer happy hours, meetups, and gatherings during a short research stay — and how to not miss them.
For: Visiting scholars and researchers who want to meet peopleRead guide →Have a room? Post researcher-friendly housing
GuestResearcher is where visiting scholars, postdocs, fellows, interns, and grad students look for a place near the DC-area research campuses. If you have a room, sublet, or short-term rental, you can list it for free and reach people arriving on a clear timeline — often with a host-institution appointment behind them.
What makes a listing work for this audience:
- Furnished — most visitors arrive without furniture and can’t resell it on the way out.
- Short- or flexible-term — appointments often run 3–12 months, not a standard year.
- Metro- or transit-accessible — many researchers live car-free, so the commute matters.
- Clear and honest — real photos, the full monthly cost, and exact dates get the most genuine interest.
Contact details stay private by default. We can’t promise a renter — but a clear, well-priced listing reaches the right people.
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