Project Grant 2246833
Award Date
10/15/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$354K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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