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 simply a mechanism for determining fairly and conveniently within the boundaries of sound administrative principle, what proportions of Departmental/organization administration costs each programs should bear.ooking at it another way, indirect costs are those costs that are not classified as direct. Direct costs can be identified specifically with particular cost objectives such as a grant, contract, project, function or activity.