Project Grant 2409502
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$127K
Federal Agency
Division of Physics
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Eugene, OR 97403, USA
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