Project Grant 2314154
Award Date
8/15/23
Completion Date
1/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77005, USA
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