Project Grant 2521000
Award Date
5/1/25
Completion Date
4/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$798K
Federal Agency
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems
Awardee
Auburn University (DMQNDJDHTDG4)
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Auburn University, AL 36849, USA
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