STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS - SCHEDULE OF STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE (Details) - USD ($) |
3 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Mar. 31, 2024 |
Mar. 31, 2023 |
|
| Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||
| Total stock-based compensation | $ 982,016 | $ 1,026,379 |
| Research and Development Expense [Member] | ||
| Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||
| Total stock-based compensation | 135,773 | 93,922 |
| General and Administrative Expense [Member] | ||
| Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||
| Total stock-based compensation | 846,243 | 932,457 |
| Stock options [Member] | ||
| Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||
| Total stock-based compensation | 830,349 | 1,023,741 |
| Restricted stock units [Member] | ||
| Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||
| Total stock-based compensation | $ 151,667 | $ 2,638 |