Project Grant R21EY033480
Award Date
9/30/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$434K
Federal Agency
National Eye Institute
Awardee
Duke University (TP7EK8DZV6N5)
Federal Grant Program
93.867
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
North Carolina, USA
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