Project Grant 2340728
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$240K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60616, USA
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