Project Grant 2108737
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$177K
Federal Agency
Division of Astronomical Sciences
Awardee
Baylor University (C6T9BYG5EYX5)
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Waco, TX 76798, USA
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