Project Grant 2212972
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$1.3M
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Worcester, MA 01610, USA
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