Project Grant R21NS136884
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$575K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Federal Grant Program
93.853
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Worcester, MA 01609, USA
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