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.

Office of Undergraduate Research

Funding

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (BSU)

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) provides pre-and post-award assistance for all externally sponsored programs to Bowie State University. As part of its ongoing efforts, the ORSP assists the university community in identifying and pursuing potential funding opportunities.

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs website

The Foundation Center

The Foundation Center's mission is "to strengthen the social sector by advancing knowledge about philanthropy in the U.S. and around the world." The Foundation Center has information about funding, funders, and funding resources. Their main office is in New York City. They also have a local office in Washington, D.C. For more information, follow the link below.

The Foundation Center website

Mind Sumo

"Mind Sumo" is an innovative start up that helps students pay for college. Students help companies find solutions to "real world" problems, and receive monetary rewards!

Mind Sumo website