Project Grant 2431965
Award Date
5/15/25
Completion Date
4/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$550K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77005, USA
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