Project Grant R44HD116620
Award Date
9/17/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$2.3M
Federal Agency
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Federal Grant Program
93.865
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lexington, MA 02420, USA
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