Project Grant 2349851
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$575K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Awardee
Baylor University (C6T9BYG5EYX5)
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Robinson, TX 76706, USA
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