Project Grant 2344366
Award Date
1/15/24
Completion Date
12/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Troy, NY, USA
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