Project Grant 2215728
Award Date
8/15/22
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$638K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hanover, NH 03755, USA
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