Project Grant 2149897

Award Date 3/1/22
Completion Date 2/28/25
Dollars Obligated $398K
Federal Agency
Division of Physics
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lawrence, KS 66045, USA
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