Project Grant 60NANB24D246
Award Date
3/1/25
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Awardee
Massey University (JLPKDK2PECA5)
Federal Grant Program
11.609
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New Zealand
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