Project Grant 2120103
Award Date
7/15/21
Completion Date
6/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$350K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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