Project Grant 2203675
Award Date
8/15/22
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Penn State University, PA 16802, USA
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