Project Grant R61AG088938
Award Date
9/26/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$748K
Federal Agency
National Institute on Aging
Awardee
Duke University (TP7EK8DZV6N5)
Federal Grant Program
93.866
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Durham, NC 27710, USA
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