Project Grant 2203860
Award Date
8/15/22
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
Division of Mathematical Sciences
Awardee
Duke University (TP7EK8DZV6N5)
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Durham, NC 27705, USA
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