Project Grant 2330041
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
Office of International Science and Engineering
Federal Grant Program
47.079
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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