Project Grant 2047919
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$623K
Federal Agency
Division of Astronomical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Evanston, IL 60201, USA
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