Project Grant 2141221
Award Date
8/15/21
Completion Date
6/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$391K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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