July 2, 2026 Transition to Virtual Operations, Campus Partially Closed

Bowie State University will be transitioning to virtual operations for all classes and office operations on Thursday, July 2, 2026, due to the extreme heat condition taxing campus systems. Majority of the campus will be closed, and all campus activities are canceled except for the Nike Tennis Camp and 2026 Summer SURI Forum and Workshops. All buildings except the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, Student Center and residence halls will be closed. Essential personnel should report on time. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather.

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 Department of Natural Sciences

Application Requirements

Thank you for your interest in the Global Research Experience for Undergraduate Students!

To complete your application for the program, you must submit the following:

  • The online application
  • An unofficial transcript (usually a download or screenshot from your college or university)
  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Two letters of recommendation from a faculty member, an advisor or a supervisor who knows you well and can outline your strengths
  • Two-page personal statement that includes responses to the following questions:
  1. Why are you interested in participating in this program (1-4 paragraphs)?
  2. What specific research area you are interested in and why?
  3. What relevant work or class experiences have prepared you for this program? Have you had previous research experiences? If so, please describe them.
  4. What are your career objectives?
  5. Are there any relevant details about your background that you wish to provide?

After submitting the online application, you must email your supplementary documents to Dr. Anne Osano at aosano@bowiestate.edu and copied to research@bowiestate.edu