Project Grant 2348276
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$595K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
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