Project Grant 2414973
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
1/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$550K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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