Project Grant R21DA061421
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$477K
Federal Agency
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Federal Grant Program
93.279
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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