Project Grant 2243648
Award Date
4/1/23
Completion Date
3/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$562K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newark, DE 19716, USA
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