Project Grant 2334387
Award Date
12/1/23
Completion Date
11/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Jose, CA 95120, USA
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