Project Grant 2343682
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$196K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Awardee
Lehigh University (E13MDBKHLDB5)
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fountain Hill, PA 18015, USA
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