Project Grant 2144153
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
2/28/27
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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