Project Grant 2507992
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$641K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Awardee
Emory University (S352L5PJLMP8)
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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