Project Grant 2441402
Award Date
2/1/25
Completion Date
1/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$327K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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