Project Grant 2339705
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$492K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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