Baltimore / UMB Research Visitors
Research visitors around University of Maryland Baltimore and the Johns Hopkins corridor in Baltimore City.
Nearby areas
Getting around
Charm City Circulator (free) and the light rail serve downtown. Many visitors live in Mount Vernon or Federal Hill and commute by transit or bike.
Who it’s for
UMB and Hopkins research visitors, fellows, trainees
Institutions nearby
University of Maryland Baltimore, Johns Hopkins
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Where research dollars are near Baltimore
Recent federal research awards and open opportunities from official public data (USAspending, NSF). These are recent examples, not a complete total. Useful context for deciding where to live near Baltimore / UMB Research Visitors.
- THE PROPOSED GESTAR II CONSORTIUM COMPRISES FIVE TOP-RANKED UNIVERSITIES AND THREE NON-ACADEMIC.PARTNERS: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY (UMBC PRIME) MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY.(GESTAR INCUMBENT) COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PENNSYLVANIA STATUNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY · official record ↗
- OBJECTIVES AND GOALS JCET HAS A UNIQUE COLLABORATIVE ROLE WITH NASA/GSFC IN THAT IT ENGAGES UNDERGRADS AND GRADUATE EDUCATORS INTO THE CORE OF THEEIUNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY · official record ↗
- THE SP SCIENCE CENTER WILL CARRY OUT OBSERVATIONAL EXPERIMENTAL AND THEORETICAL RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF NASA STRATEGIC SCIENCE MISSION OBJECTIVES TO:A.SOLAR-PLANETARY SCIENCE: THE SUN GEOSPACE OTHER PLANETARY SPACE PLASMA ENVIRONMENTS AND THE INTERACTIONS AND COUPLINGS AMONG THESE PHYSICAL REGIMES;B.THE INFORMATIONAL AND COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES RELATED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF DATA SYSTEMS AND MODELS REQUIRED TO INTERPRET DATA FROM HELIOPHYSICS SCIENCE MISSIONS; ANDC.THE DEVELOPMENT OF INSTRUMENT TECHNOLOGY AND THEORETICAL TECHNIQUES REQUIRED TO MEET THESE SCIENTIFIC CHALLENGES.THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WILL ALLOW SUBSTANTIAL PROGRAMMATIC INVOLVEMENT IN THE FORM OF COLLABORATION BETWEEN GSFC AND THE SOLAR-PLANETARY SCIENCE CENTER AS WELL AS JOINT DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH OBJECTIVES.THE PRIMARY GOAL UNDER THE RESULTING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS TO ESTABLISH A FOCUSED GSFC/RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP THAT:A.BRINGS TOGETHER THE SP SCIENCE CENTER AND GSFC SCIENTISTS TO IMPLEMENT THE NASA STRATEGIC GOALS IN HELIOPHYSICS SCIENCE;B.ENHANCES THE CAPABILITIES AND STRENGTHS OF PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS IN HELIOPHYSICS SCIENCE;C.PROVIDES ORGANIZATION AND STAFFING FLEXIBILITY TO ADAPT TO EVOLVING RESEARCH PROGRAM NEEDS;D.ATTRACTS SUPERIOR SCIENTISTS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT PROGRAMS WHICH WOULD BE OUTSIDE THE CAPABILITIES OF EITHER PARTNER WORKING ALONE;E.PROMOTES THE INVOLVEMENT OF MINORITY AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS IN SPACE SCIENCE RESEARCH; ANDF.FACILITATES ACCESS TO STUDENT TALENT AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN NASA PROGRAMS.THE SP SCIENCE CENTER WILL FOCUS PRIMARILY ON SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. IT IS EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE PARTNER INSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT SCIENTISTS IN THE GODDARD HELIOPHYSICS SCIENCE DIVISION (HSD) AND WILL PROVIDE A VEHICLE TO INCREASE THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE EXTERNAL SCIENCE COMMUNITY IN THE PURSUIT OF NASA GOALS. THE SP SCIENCE CENTER WILL CONDUCT RESEARCH COLLABORATIVELY WITH ORGANIZATIONAL ELEMENTS WITHIN THE GODDARD HSD (CODE 670). RESEARCH MAY INVOLVE ANALYSIS OF DATA FROM OPERATING AND PAST MISSIONS AND MODELING AND DESIGN OF MISSIONS PLANNED OR UNDER DEVELOPMENT. FUTURE RESEARCH ACTIVITIES WILL EVOLVE AS A FUNCTION OF PRIORITIES BUDGETS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND SUCCESS OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS.UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY · official record ↗
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Housing
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Marketplace
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Events
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Guides for Baltimore
Housing near UMB and Baltimore campuses
Where visiting researchers live around the University of Maryland, Baltimore — neighborhoods, transit, and what to expect on rent.
Read guide →How 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.
Read guide →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.
Read guide →Baltimore / UMB visiting scientist guide
Orientation for visiting scientists at the University of Maryland, Baltimore and nearby campuses: housing, commute, setup, and community.
Read guide →Roommate checklist for visiting researchers
What to sort out before moving in with roommates during a research stay — money, space, schedules, and an easy exit.
Read guide →How 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.
Read guide →Other communities near Baltimore
Commute-overlapping areas — widen your search if listings here are sparse. Proximity only; no affiliation implied.
Federal Science Corridor
The wider Montgomery County science corridor connecting NIH, NIST, FDA White Oak, and Walter Reed for visitors who commute across campuses.
Explore hub →UMDUniversity of Maryland / College Park
Housing, moving sales, and community for visiting researchers, postdocs, visiting scholars, and interns around the University of Maryland, College Park and the US-1 corridor in Prince George's County. Independent community resource — not affiliated with or endorsed by the University of Maryland.
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