Project Grant 2437985
Award Date
3/1/25
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$305K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
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