Direct costs can include expenses like pay for employees who provide goods or services and any money needed to purchase and maintain specialized equipment. — Getty Images/aldomurillo In financial ...

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Indirect costs (Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs) are charged to externally sponsored awards, unless specifically prohibited by the funding agency. A percentage of indirect (F&A) costs ...