Project Grant 2139185
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$700K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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