Project Grant 2434259
Award Date
6/1/25
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$407K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ames, IA 50011, USA
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