How to Use FastLane for SBIR/STTR Project Reports

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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

(Effective immediately the NSF SBIR/STTR program no longer requires Annual Commercialization Reports for Phase II awards for 5 years after the completion of the award.) For additional information contact Joe Hennessey at jhenness@nsf.gov or visit Phase II Reporting Changes

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
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 (See instructions for Phase I and Phase II Below).

Phase I Final Report Instructions
Phase II Final Report Instructions

Interim Report - SBIR/STTR Phase II "Progress" Reports, use the Interim Report module (reference the Reporting Web Page for content requirements).

Interim Progress 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.

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.