Project Grant 2247868
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
4/18/25
Dollars Obligated
$226K
Funding Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boston, MA 02215, USA
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