Project Grant 2329834
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$550K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Athens, GA 30602, USA
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