Project Grant 2340746
Award Date
12/1/23
Completion Date
11/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Awardee
Emory University (S352L5PJLMP8)
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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