Project Grant 2152202
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$6M
Federal Agency
Division of Graduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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