Well Appointed Kitchens
Fully equipped for food preparation and serving
Fully equipped for food preparation and serving
Large screen TV and seating
Shared baths are assigned to one other same-sex occupant
Each private bedroom comes fully furnished with Queen or Twin Bed
FAES Housing provides private, single occupancy bedrooms close to the NIH main campus in Bethesda, Maryland. Houses may be co-occupied by up to 5 visiting NIH trainees. FAES Housing offers a safe and supportive environment to collaborate with peers and enhance your professional and personal development during your NIH assignment.
Private, single occupant bedrooms come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and monthly payment amounts. You will be asked on the housing application to indicate your preference from the following list of payment tiers:
Please note: Tier designations reflect physical characteristics of the residential unit and may be adjusted. For example, a Tier 2 room may have a twin size bed with a private bathroom, etc.
Clicking the link above will open a web page that lists FAES Housing units coming available in the near future. If you do not see an available property that meets your needs, we encourage you to fill out an application without selecting a specific property. Circumstances change often, and FAES Housing maintains a waitlist with a good deal of success placing waitlisted applicants in FAES Housing units that became available unexpectedly. We’ll be in touch about openings as soon as they occur. You may also contact us anytime to change your application parameters or inquire about the status of your application.
FAES does not discriminate against housing applicants based on race, sex, disability, age, or any other protected class.
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
FAES Property Program Manager
Ashley Watkins (Burns): ashley.watkins@nih.gov
240-305-6894
Please do not call or text outside of business hours except in the case of emergency.
*In case of fire or safety emergency, call 911 first, then the FAES Property Program Manager (24/7)
FAES Property Program Supervisor
Jacob Koehler
FAES Property Support Coordinator
Michele Kelly
FAES Housing Program Management
Jim Kuhlman: james.kuhlman@nih.gov
For general questions, conerncens, or requests, including maintenance & supply requests, please email housing@faes.org
It's challenging to find affordable housing in the high-rent neighborhoods surrounding NIH. FAES's non-profit mission prioritizes keeping housing affordable for NIH visiting trainees by facilitating single-occupant bedrooms in co-occupied housing. FAES will work with you to find vacancies that meet your needs and requirements.
FAES provides furnishings for your private bedroom that include a bed, dresser, desk, chair, and 2 lamps; furnished common area living/dining rooms; fully equipped kitchens and baths; laundry facilities; and more.
FAES manages several routine chores so you don’t have to. Regularly provided services include housecleaning, lawn care, snow removal, pest control, and facilities maintenance.
At FAES, we know that NIH trainees come from all over the world. Our online tools make it easy to apply for housing and enter into occupancy agreements from anywhere, allowing you to plan your arrival at NIH.
Your FAES monthly occupancy fee covers gas, electricity, water, and high speed, wireless internet. FAES also provides basic supplies, including toilet paper, paper towels, and cleaning products.
FAES Housing provides unique opportunities to share ideas and collaborate with like-minded NIH trainees and emerging scientists that co-occupy FAES housing with you.
All of the following represent required elements for FAES Housing eligibility:
Pack your belongings for ease and convenience. There is no storage available in FAES Housing, so items should be packed in cardboard boxes that can be recycled, or in soft, foldable luggage that can be easily stored in a closet or under a bed.
What to Bring:
What NOT to Bring:
Can I decorate my room? Occupant rooms must be in the same condition upon departure as they were upon arrival. The following is a brief list of guidelines. Please refer to your occupancy agreement for a more complete description of decorating and other policies.
Occupants’ behavior should be considerate and respectful of other community members and the physical space. We encourage debate and discourse in the spirit of understanding and promote this freedom and responsibility. This understanding and responsibility includes respecting and being sensitive to the rights of others while not condoning messages or actions that promote hatred, intolerance, or violence.
Each occupant is expected to: