Project Grant 2105721
Award Date
5/15/21
Completion Date
4/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Division of Graduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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