Training Grant NNX15AQ44H
Award Date 8/15/15
Potential Completion Date 4/12/18
Potential Value $143K
Federal Agency
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Other
Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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