Project Grant 2132330
Award Date
7/1/21
Completion Date
5/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$123K
Federal Agency
Division of Mathematical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Syracuse, NY 13244, USA
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