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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.
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Organizing and finding newcomer events and happy hours. See the Events & meetups landing page →
Events & meetups
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 →Can’t find what you need?
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