Project Grant 2340870
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
12/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$220K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Lehigh University (E13MDBKHLDB5)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fountain Hill, PA 18015, USA
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