Project Grant 2335379
Award Date
2/15/24
Completion Date
1/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New York, NY 10026, USA
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