Project Grant 2209459
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$661K
Federal Agency
Division of Physics
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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