myProject™ and myBallot™

What is myProject?

myProject is an electronic, web-based standards development system incorporating a growing number of automated products and services featuring, most notably, "myBallot," a 24/7, fully automated balloting system.

What is myBallot?

myBallot, one of the automated services of myProject, is an electronic, web-based standards related balloting system and service, providing users continuous access (24/7) to a robust collection of balloting tools and related information.

The service allows for online voting and comment submission based on predetermined policy and procedures facilitating the development of global industry standards.

What is an IEEE Web Account?

An IEEE Web Account provides IEEE members, IEEE Society members, and other valued customers access to a variety of IEEE online services.

Why do I need an IEEE Web Account?

You need an IEEE Web Account to access myProject.

If you do not have an IEEE Web Account, you can get one here.

I have a Web Account but I do not remember my username or password.

If you do not remember your IEEE Web Account username or password, get it here.

I do not have a Web Account; how do I get one?

If you are either an IEEE member, IEEE Society member and/or an IEEE-SA member, register here.

If you are NOT an IEEE member, IEEE Society member or an IEEE-SA member, register here.

How do I access myProject?

To access the myProject home page, log onto Standards Development Online using your IEEE Web Account username and password -- click here.

Can I access myBallot directly without logging onto myProject?

No. Access to myBallot is through a link on the myProject home page.

What else aside from the myBallot link will I find on the myProject home page?

You will find links to important processes in myProject, many of which are key to successful myBallot operation. Chief among these is setting up your Activity Profile which, when complete, enables you to receive emails announcing ballot group formation in areas of likely interest to you.

Does the myBallot system use email alerts to remind me of balloting actions?

Yes, myBallot has an extensive list of email notifications. Click here to see the list of alerts along with the event associated with the alert.

How do I join an Activity Area in myBallot?

To enroll in an Activity Area in myBallot, you must have an IEEE Web Account.

Using your IEEE Web Account username and password, you need to log onto the myProject home page at: https:/development.standards.ieee.org/my-site

On the myProject home page, choose the option for "Manage Activity Profile." Click the (+) associated with Society(ies) of interest to you, and then select (or deselect) Committees, Working Groups and/or Projects as you drill down through each level. An on-screen confirmation will be provided when complete.

What happens after I join an Activity Area?

Once you join an Activity Area in the myBallot system, you will receive email notifications when ballot groups are being formed. If you would like to join the ballot group, you will need to log onto myBallot to enroll.

REMEMBER: You do not have to receive an invitation to participate in balloting. Log onto myBallot often and click the link "Show/Join Open Ballot Invitations" to see what ballot groups are being formed and enroll in what interests you!

IMPORTANT: Make sure your email address is correct in myBallot by clicking on the "My Info" link at the top right hand section of the myProject log in screen.

How do I enroll in a ballot group using the myBallot system?

During the open ballot group formation period, you can log onto myBallot and enroll in a ballot group by clicking on "Show/Join Open Ballot Invitations."

To join, simply check the "join" box (under the "Actions" column) and choose your interest category.

NOTE: If you are not an SA Member, you will need to pay a per-ballot fee or join the IEEE SA to participate in balloting.

How do I submit a vote and/or comment using the myBallot system?

If you are an official member of the ballot group, you can submit your vote and comments through the myBallot system while the ballot period is open. There are help pages that will guide you through the process.

If you are not a member of the ballot group, although you cannot vote, your comments can be submitted directly to the chair for consideration.

How can I view the progress of a specific ballot project using the myBallot system?

Everyone can view the progress of a ballot, however access to the ballot project depends on your role in relation to the ballot project.

If you are a chair or designee of a specific project, you can see the history of your project through "Manage Sponsor Ballot Activity" (if the project is in the ballot stage); or "View Invitation Summary " (if your project is in the invitation stage).

If your access is as a voter who is part of the balloting group, you can view the ballot progress through "View All IEEE Ballot & Invitation History" or "Manage myBallot Activity."

If you are a guest (or a voter who is not part of the balloting group), you can view the ballot progress through "View All IEEE Ballot & Invitation History."

Who can assist me if I have additional questions about myProject or myBallot?

If you have any questions, please contact your IEEE Standards Staff Liaison or send an email to myBallot@ieee.org.