Project Grant 2441257
Award Date
6/1/25
Completion Date
5/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$125K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rochester, NY 14623, USA
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