Project Grant 2403954
Award Date
6/15/24
Completion Date
5/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$439K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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