Project Grant 2216069
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$301K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Richardson, TX 75080, USA
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