Project Grant 2220706
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
2/28/23
Dollars Obligated
$179K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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