Project Grant 2451370
Award Date
6/1/25
Completion Date
11/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$305K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Austin, TX 78741, USA
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