Project Grant 2214020
Award Date
1/15/23
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$307K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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