Project Grant 2426657
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$184K
Federal Agency
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Irvine, CA 92697, USA
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