Project Grant R21AI178332
Award Date
5/28/24
Completion Date
3/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$871K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Federal Grant Program
93.855
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA
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