Project Grant 2424140
Award Date
5/1/25
Completion Date
4/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$266K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77204, USA
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