Project Grant 2412506
Award Date
6/15/24
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$150K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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