Project Grant 2312944
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$425K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Troy, NY, USA
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