About FastLane FastLane Instructions FastLane Site Map		10 Steps to Prepare Proposal This document explains how to prepare FastLane proposal in 10 easy steps. Step 1 - Be at a Registered FastLane Organization (click here to search for registered organizations) and obtain a Personal Identification Number (PIN) from your Research Administration. Step 2 - Become a PI/Co-PI by sending an email with the following information to your organization's FastLane administrator (normally in your Research Administration or SRO, or its equivalent) at your organization: Name Highest Degree Year Conferred Present Organization Department Street Address City State Zip Code Social Security Number (SSN) Email Address Business Phone Number Business Fax Number Step 3 - Check out the Software Requirements. Netscape Navigator 3.01 or above or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or above Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 or above A PDF File Converter Step 4 - Access FastLane's Homepage (click here to go to home page) to prepare a proposal. The PI should scroll down the page to PI/Co-PI functions and click the following link: Proposal Preparation. Step 5 - Type in your Last Name, Social Security Number, and PIN. Then click the Login button. The PI will get a screen entitled "New Proposal Information". The PI clicks on the "Create New Proposal" button and then the "Form Selector" screen will appear. Step 6 -Select the forms to be filled out and then click the "Go To Form" button. Complete all required forms. Step 7 - Check the proposal and all forms ensuring that all information is correct. Step 8 - Print the proposal. Step 9 - Save your proposal as a template. Step 10 - Have your Research Administration submit the proposal. Please use the “Back” button on your browser to return to the previous page

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