Project Grant R01NS141171
Award Date
9/17/24
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$295K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Federal Grant Program
93.853
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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