Project Grant 2500047
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$333K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Akron, OH 44325, USA
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