Project Grant 2149602
Award Date
2/1/22
Completion Date
1/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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