Project Grant 2429602

Award Date 10/1/24
Completion Date 9/30/27
Dollars Obligated $250K
Awarding Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ames, IA 50011, USA
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