Training Grant NNX16AM73H
Award Date 7/1/16
Potential Completion Date 6/10/20
Potential Value $242K
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
Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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