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.
Housing near UMB and Baltimore campuses
Where visiting researchers live around the University of Maryland, Baltimore — neighborhoods, transit, and what to expect on rent.
For: Visiting researchers, fellows, and trainees at UMB and Baltimore-area campusesRead guide →CommunityHow to meet other visiting researchers in the DC area
A short stay is easier with a network. Concrete ways to meet other visiting researchers, fellows, and scholars near the campuses.
For: Newly arrived researchers who want a communityRead guide →Events & meetupsHow 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 →Arrival & setupBaltimore / UMB visiting scientist guide
Orientation for visiting scientists at the University of Maryland, Baltimore and nearby campuses: housing, commute, setup, and community.
For: Visiting scientists, fellows, and trainees in BaltimoreRead guide →HousingRoommate checklist for visiting researchers
What to sort out before moving in with roommates during a research stay — money, space, schedules, and an easy exit.
For: Researchers joining or forming a shared householdRead 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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