Project Grant 2209587
Award Date
5/1/22
Completion Date
4/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$436K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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