I print out the final proposal after submission.  I make one copy,
which I send to the PI, and keep the original in a central file.  I find
that I frequently need to look at or make a copy of just one piece of a
proposal and find it easier to pull it out of the file than to get it off
of FastLane.  It's true that FastLane is a wonderful system, but it's still
almost always simpler and quicker to get the paper copy.

 In addition, since I help most PIs edit and finalize the summary, the
project description, the bio sketch and the facilities form, I have those
parts of the proposal saved on my computer.  If someone needs a copy of
just the summary, for instance, it's much quicker to get to it through my
computer directory than through FastLane.

Lisa Farese
Pace University

"Martha M. Taylor" wrote:

> I am curious to know how many central OSP offices print out for review
> and/or retention a hard copy of the proposals submitted through the
> fastlane system.  If you do, why?  If you don't, how do you manage your
> files?  Especially when other sponsors do not have electronic versions.
> Thanks.
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> Office of Sponsored Programs
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