Project Grant 2213693
Award Date
8/15/22
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Station, TX 77843, USA
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