Project Grant 2408763
Award Date
6/15/24
Completion Date
5/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$527K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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