Project Grant R21EY036545
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$193K
Federal Agency
National Eye Institute
Awardee
Duke University (TP7EK8DZV6N5)
Federal Grant Program
93.867
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Durham, NC 27708, USA
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