Project Grant R21DE034542
Award Date
9/17/24
Completion Date
9/16/26
Dollars Obligated
$429K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Federal Grant Program
93.121
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77030, USA
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