Project Grant 2432445
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
1/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$129K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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