Project Grant 2113646
Award Date
8/1/21
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$230K
Federal Agency
Division of Mathematical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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