Project Grant 2510779
Award Date
7/15/25
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$450K
Federal Agency
Division of Physics
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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