Project Grant ORIIR240079

Award Date 9/30/24
Completion Date 9/29/25
Dollars Obligated $50K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of Research Integrity
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Grants Management
Federal Grant Program
93.085
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Nigeria
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