Project Grant 2300239
Award Date
6/15/23
Completion Date
5/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$648K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
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