Project Grant 2126828
Award Date
11/15/21
Completion Date
12/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Jose, CA 95120, USA
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