Project Grant 2247195
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$454K
Federal Agency
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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