Project Grant 2435369
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems
Awardee
Duke University (TP7EK8DZV6N5)
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Durham, NC 27705, USA
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