Project Grant 2148206
Award Date
5/15/22
Completion Date
4/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$900K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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