Project Grant 2513740
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$220K
Federal Agency
Division of Mathematical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Troy, NY, USA
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