Project Grant 2210226
Award Date
8/15/22
Completion Date
7/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA
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