Project Grant 2230789
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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