Project Grant 2423223
Award Date
7/15/25
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$338K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ames, IA 50011, USA
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