Project Grant R56DE033253
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of the Director
Awarding Federal Agency
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Federal Grant Program
93.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Albany, NY 12222, USA
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