Project Grant 2236021
Award Date
12/15/22
Completion Date
11/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$749K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA
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