Project Grant 2206380
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$390K
Federal Agency
Division of Physics
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rochester, NY 14627, USA
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