Project Grant 2401995
Award Date
12/1/23
Completion Date
11/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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