Project Grant 2330413
Award Date
1/1/24
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
Office of International Science and Engineering
Federal Grant Program
47.079
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Villanova, PA 19085, USA
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