Project Grant R01MH134972
Award Date
7/18/24
Completion Date
2/28/29
Dollars Obligated
$1.9M
Federal Agency
National Institute of Mental Health
Awardee
Emory University (S352L5PJLMP8)
Federal Grant Program
93.242
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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