Project Grant 2442666
Award Date
9/1/25
Completion Date
8/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$118K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Haven, CT 06516, USA
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