Project Grant 2323316
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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