Project Grant 2234150
Award Date
4/1/23
Completion Date
3/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$216K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Orono, ME 04469, USA
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