Project Grant 2442399
Award Date
4/15/25
Completion Date
3/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$146K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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