Project Grant 2225967
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$320K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Alafaya, FL 32816, USA
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