Project Grant 2322389
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Austin, TX 78759, USA
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