Project Grant 2502094
Award Date
5/1/25
Completion Date
4/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$575K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Penn State University, PA 16802, USA
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