Project Grant 2304612
Award Date
5/1/23
Completion Date
1/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Diego, CA 92121, USA
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