Project Grant 2232610
Award Date
7/15/23
Completion Date
12/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77040, USA
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