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How to Use FastLane for SBIR/STTR Project Reports

(You MUST Be Signed-up for Electronic Signature)

The National Science Foundation requires all grantees to use the "Project Reports" element of NSF's FastLane system.  FastLane is an on-line application using the World Wide Web to facilitate information exchange with the research community.  We request that you submit your project reports via FastLane.

How to Prepare a Report for FastLane Submission:

A PI creates and submits the required report using a report template provided by FastLane.  The technical information can be prepared with a word processor and then copied and pasted into the appropriate report.

What Reports Module to Use?

Interim Report Module is used for 6, 12, and 18 month progress reports.

Final Report Module (which includes the required Commercialization Report section) is used upon completion of the project

How to Access FastLane:

Go to the NSF Home Page (www.nsf.gov) and select "FastLane", or access FastLane directly (www.fastlane.nsf.gov).  FastLane works best if you use either Netscape Navigator/Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer, versions 4.01 or higher.

How to Use the FastLane Project Reports Module:

1.  Select `Proposal, Awards & Status´ link.

2.  Fill in Log In Information : Last Name, Social Security Number and Password. 

- Click "Login"

3.  The `Principal Investigator (PI)/Co-Principal Investigator (CO-PI) Management´ screen will appear.

- Select the `Awards and Reporting Functions´ link.

4. The Award and Reporting Functions options will appear.

- Select the `Project Reports System´ link.

5.  The `List of Awards´ screen will appear.

- A list of awards will appear.  Select the award you are reporting for.

- Click "View"

6.  Carefully read the Publicity, Patent Rights and Privacy information and then click on "Continue"

7.  Select the type of report to submit:

Final Report

Final Reports should reference the Web Page for content requirements (Phase I and Phase II).
     Phase I Final Report Instructions
     Phase II Final Report Instructions
 
Interim Report  - SBIR/STTR Phase II "Progress" Reports and the Annual Commercialization Report, use the Interim Report module (reference the Reporting Web Page for content requirements).
    Interim Progress Report Instructions
   Annual Commercialization Report Instructions

8.  Select "Review and Submit" from the Project System Control screen. Review all information and then click on "Submit" when report is ready.

9.  Email Program Officer that a report has been submitted for your project.

10.  Complete, Sign and Fax only the Report Cover Page to: Fax (703) 292-9057

 Phase I SBIR/STTR FINAL Report Cover Page (then click on Phase I Report Cover Page) 

Phase II SBIR/STTR Report Cover Page (then click on Phase II Report Cover Page -- this is used for all Phase II reports and the Phase II Final Report)

If You Encounter Technical Problems Accessing FastLane:

Please send an e-mail to fastlane@nsf.gov or call the FastLane Help Desk at 1-800-673-6188. The developers of FastLane provide technical support and advice for any problems you may encounter.

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Last updated:
05-Aug-2003