Project Grant 2328215
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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