Project Grant 2227256
Award Date
6/15/22
Completion Date
11/30/22
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Miami, FL 33199, USA
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