Project Grant 2411691
Award Date
12/1/24
Completion Date
11/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Office of International Science and Engineering
Federal Grant Program
47.079
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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