TIGURS

Towson University offers two summer research grants experiences for undergraduate students 鈥� one for rising sophomores, Towson Inquiry Grants for Undergraduate Research in the Summer (TIGURS), and one for advanced researchers in the junior and senior years.

TIGURS is open to students in any major who have completed their first year at TU or will be a incoming transfer student in Fall 2025. The program, which runs from June 16 to July 18, 2025, provides summer housing, meals, and pays a $1,500 stipend to each participant.

  • No prior research experience is required
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    A list of topics form summer 2024 is available in this document. When you complete the application, you will be asked to rank your interest in the topics listed below (detailed information for each topic is included on the application). Program directors will try to match you with a professor that shares your interests even if those are outside of the listed offerings. Previous topics are listed below  

     

First Year Grants FAQ

Faculty from a variety of disciplines at 快活视频鈥� not just STEM fields 鈥� will lead you through the research process. You can work with faculty in your major or learn a new skill. You will get focused faculty attention as each faculty will be paired with just a few students.

When you complete the application, you will be asked to rank your interest in the topics listed in this document. Program directors will try to match you with a professor that shares your interests even if those are outside of the listed offerings.

Participating in TIGURS is a great way to learn about undergraduate research at TU and to help push the boundaries of knowledge that will improve our world. No prior research experience is required to participate.

Students who participate in undergraduate research are more successful academically. The benefits include:

  • building mentoring relationships with faculty

  • preparation for advanced undergraduate or graduates research opportunities

  • applying for Internships, competitive scholarships and fellowships

  • developing the critical thinking and reasoning skills needed to for future educational and career opportunities (undergraduate research is a high impact practice that will make you stand out in a competitive market)

Towson Inquiry Grants for Undergraduate Research in the Summer ( TIGURS ) is supported by : Sponsors