Project Grant 2234618
Award Date
3/15/23
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$550K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Austin, TX 78759, USA
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