Project Grant 2212402
Award Date
1/15/23
Completion Date
12/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Jose, CA 95138, USA
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