FastLane covers the full range of transactions between a research organization, its researchers, and NSF. Some activities that you can conduct in FastLane include:
Search NSF Awards and Funding Trends
Apply for Graduate Research Fellowships
Prepare a letter of intent in response to an NSF solicitation
Prepare and update a proposal
Check on proposal status
Sponsor a proposal for a postdoctoral fellowship
Please refer to ‘Introduction to NSF Fastlane’ for more details.
NOTE: FastLane will be unavailable from 4:00 PM ET Saturday, September 13 until Noon ET Sunday, September 14 for scheduled building maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
See also:
Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Proposals, Awards and Status
Award Search and Funding Trends
Fastlane FAQs
What is Community of Science (COS) Scholar Universe Database?
Community of Science (COS) Scholar Universe:
Community of Science (COS) Scholar Universe provides authoritative information about more than 1 million scholars and organizations around the world, together with verified affiliation and publication information. The database comprises international faculty at 4-year universities and their departments. Also searchable from within any of Drexel’s CSA databases. A complement to COS Expertise.
Access: Databases/Article Indexes for Funding:.
Click on Community of Science (COS) Scholar Universe.
How can I find out where I can present my papers?
Use Community of Science (COS) Papers Invited database to find this information.
The database consists of detailed information and deadlines about calls for papers for forthcoming conferences and special issues of scholarly journals. These calls for papers are issued by professional bodies, journal editors and other conference organizers in all disciplines and from all over the world. Thus, the database serves as an alerting service for researchers, scholars and students that are seeking opportunities to present and publish their research. Approximately 10,000 conferences are listed each year along with 1,200-1,500 special issues. Also searchable from within any of Drexel’s CSA databases.
Access: Databases/Article Indexes for Funding:.
Click on Community of Science (COS) Papers Invited