Project Grant R00MH132886
Award Date
2/1/25
Completion Date
1/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$523K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Mental Health
Federal Grant Program
93.242
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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