Project Grant 2216541
Award Date
2/15/23
Completion Date
1/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Bloomington, IN, USA
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