Project Grant 2023087
Award Date
7/1/21
Completion Date
6/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$443K
Funding Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Awardee
Duke University (TP7EK8DZV6N5)
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Durham, NC 27705, USA
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