What is the Lab Directed Research and Development Program (LDRD) Charge to my Project?
Based on Congressional direction in 42 USC ‘ 7257a., DOE established a laboratory directed research and development (LDRD) program. The term “laboratory directed research and development” means research and development (R&D) work of a creative and innovative nature which, under the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Energy, is selected by the director of a laboratory for the purpose of maintaining the vitality of the laboratory in defense related scientific disciplines. The LDRD charge is applied equally to all funds received by DOE, whether directly appropriated by Congress to DOE or by reimbursable appropriations received from another federal agency. The LDRD charge is a normal overhead cost applied equally to all DOE-approved projects. It is not a new cost.
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