Project Grant 2205266
Award Date
5/1/22
Completion Date
4/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$160K
Federal Agency
Division of Mathematical Sciences
Awardee
Emory University (S352L5PJLMP8)
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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