Project Grant 2440307
Award Date
6/1/25
Completion Date
5/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$448K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Williamstown, MA 01267, USA
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