Project Grant 1941483
Award Date
8/1/21
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$804K
Funding Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Athens, GA 30602, USA
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