Project Grant R01MH129223
Award Date
6/1/22
Completion Date
4/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$2.9M
Federal Agency
National Institute of Mental Health
Federal Grant Program
93.242
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
South Africa
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