Project Grant 2340918
Award Date
2/1/24
Completion Date
1/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$267K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Irvine, CA 92697, USA
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