1 The molten glass can be poured into a mold and let cool. 2  This method was used by the Egyptians, and it is also how many lenses are created today. 3  A large amount of molten glass can be gathered at the end of a hollow tube, which is then blown into while the tube is turned.
Indirect costs vary depending on the indirect cost base. Indirect costs are assessed either on a Total Direct Cost (TDC) basis or a so-called Modified Total Direct Cost basis (MTDC). Check sponsor guidelines for direction.
An indirect cost rate is a device for equitably allocating indirect costs to projects.An indirect cost rate is a mathematical computation that is the ratio between the total indirect costs (pool) and an equitable direct cost base. The indirect cost system an organization develops depends primarily on the size and type of organization.