Project Grant 2236100
Award Date
12/15/22
Completion Date
11/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$745K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newark, DE 19716, USA
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