Project Grant 2204312
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$392K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Syracuse, NY 13244, USA
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