Project Grant 2230696
Award Date
1/1/23
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$1.5M
Federal Agency
Office of International Science and Engineering
Federal Grant Program
47.079
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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