Project Grant 2450309
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$101K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Awardee
Emory University (S352L5PJLMP8)
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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