Project Grant 2405187
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
3/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$362K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Athens, GA 30602, USA
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