Getting Settled / International Postdocs

RESOURCES & SUPPORT ON THE WEB

International Postdoc Survival Guide (from the National Postdoctoral Association
The National Postdoctoral Association's (NPA) collection of resources for International Scholars includes vital information on social security, taxes, drivers licenses, auto insurance, health insurance, U.S. culture, credit cards, jobs, grants, and fellowships, and advice from former international postdocs.
Interchange Institute
If you are an international scholar, the website from the Interchange Institute can be very helpful. They offer a number of different resources and publications for people who have recently moved to a new country. Their Newcomer's Almanac is a collection of information, advice and cultural interpretation for international newcomers to the United States.
"Postdocs Are Not All Created Equal: Foreign Nationals as Postdocs"
Article from ScienceCareers magazine, with advice for international postdocs.
MIT European Club
This club is one of the largest, most diverse and most active student groups at MIT, though they also welcome Harvard scholars to join them. They currently have about 300 full members and more than 2,800 associate members. Most are Europeans, but they also come from all other parts of the world. Their membership includes graduate students, PostDocs, visiting scholars, and visiting scientists.