Project Grant R15DE034550
Award Date
9/24/24
Completion Date
9/24/27
Dollars Obligated
$838K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Federal Grant Program
93.121
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Arkansas, USA
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