Project Grant DESC0025147
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$999K
Federal Agency
Office of Science
Federal Grant Program
81.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
University, MS 38677, USA
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