Browse the links below for information on living in Boston and for research and career resources.
Living in Boston
New to Boston? Here are some local resources to help you find your way.
Housing
The Boston Globe's real estate information
Craigslist's online posting service
Harvard Real Estate Services
Partners Healthcare Housing Board
Neighborhood Information
Boston neighborhood maps on Wikipedia
Information about different neighborhoods in the city of Boston
Boston Police Department crime statistics
Transportation
MBTA schedules and maps for buses, subways, commuter rail, boats
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (driver manual, renew or replace a license, pay a citation, vehicle registration, etc.)
Shuttles in the Longwood Medical Area
Zipcar car-sharing service
Airports
Local airports: Boston Logan, Worcester, Hanscom Field
Health clubs
Beacon Hill Athletic Club
Curves Gym (for women)
Fitcorp (Dana-Farber discount)
Gold's Gym
HealthWorks fitness center for women
YMCA of Greater Boston — locations throughout Boston area
World Gym
City and regional information
The Boston Globe newspaper
Visit New England tourism guide
Schools
Boston Public Schools
Private school listings on about.com
Grocery stores
Find a Shaw's or Starmarket grocery store near you
Whole Foods Market (organic and fresh food)
Trader Joe's (culinary unique organic store)
In case of emergency
In the United States, it is standard to dial 911 to get the police call center. You will need to be able to report the location and state the type of emergency.
Research and career resources
Funding sources
NIH Grants and Funding Opportunities
National Cancer Institute funding
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
American Lung Association
Arthritis Foundation
Prevent Cancer Foundation
Helen Hay Whitney Foundation
Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund
Leukemia Research Foundation
Life Sciences Research Foundation
Science Magazine: Where to Search for Funding and How to Get Funding
National Science Foundation
HMS Foundation Funds
Career and Grant Writing Resources
Board on Life Sciences
NIH Grant Writing Tips
NIH Grant Review Process
National Cancer Institute Quick Guide to Grant Application
Office of Intramural Training and Education at the NIH
Researcher Academy (Free e-learning modules with career guidance and advice)
Making the Right Moves: A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty
My IDP (Individual Development Plan)