Project Grant 2230727
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$1.5M
Federal Agency
Office of International Science and Engineering
Federal Grant Program
47.079
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77005, USA
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