Project Grant 2114296
Award Date
8/1/21
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$221K
Federal Agency
Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.075
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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