Project Grant 2313483
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$470K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN, USA
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