I'm posting this to the list because I think others may be interested...

I use the Institutional Reports function of Fastlane every day and love
it.  It's a great way to look up information about projects, pending
proposals, etc.

We are not yet submitting proposals via Fastlane because of a couple of
false starts involving software at our end. Joining Fastlane does NOT mean
that you are REQUIRED to use it. At least not yet. We simply use those
parts of it we can and find useful, and are slowly working on gearing up
to electronic submission. It's not something we want to rush.

Hope this helps.
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Chris Syphers                     Phone: 501-575-3845
Research and Sponsored Programs     Fax: 501-575-3846
University of Arkansas            E-mail: xxxxxx@comp.uark.edu
120 Ozark Hall                       WWW: http://www.uark.edu/admin/rsspinfo/
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Those who say it can not be done,
Should be quiet and not interrupt those of us who are busy doing it.
 Author Unknown
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On Wed, 12 Jun 1996, Research Administration Discussion Group wrote:

> I received a letter from NSF about joining into the FASTLANE.
> Before I sign up, I'd like to know if anyone out this uses FASTLANE and how do
> you like it.  What are the advantages and how difficult is it to use?
> If you sign up, and find it difficult to handle, can you get out easily.
>
> I appreciate hearing from you.
>
> Eleanor Cicinsky
> Temple University
> Sponsored Projects Administration
>