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.
3.
The `Principal Investigator (PI)/Co-Principal Investigator (CO-PI) Management´
screen will appear.
4. The
Award and Reporting Functions options will appear.
5.
The `List of Awards´ screen will appear.
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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