Research Grants
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Systematics and diversification of the genus Aspalathus L. (Crotalarieae, Fabaceae)
Project summary:
About 98% of Aspalathus species are endemic to the CCR, with over 300 described and undescribed species. The genus has high levels of polymorphism in features like morphology, distribution, ecology, and phenolic composition. This research focuses on three of the morphologically diverse complexes that need to be resolved.
First Name:
Lydia Khumo Madika
Highest degree:
Master of Science in Botany
Year obtained:
2021
Applicant Status:
Current student
South Africa
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Scoring Rubric
Your name:
c1. Scientific Merit
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Scientific impact of the study in the proposed taxonomic group or the flora and funga of a geographic region – up to 10 points
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Contribution to the generation of novel systematic/taxonomic/floristic data – up to 5 points
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Quality and significance of questions being addressed – up to 10 points
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Adequacy of methods for testing the research question (data collection/analysis/use of different tools) – up to 10 points
This proposal scores:
/35
C2. Community Building
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Applicant’s potential for completing goals of the proposal within the time frame, and of professional success (based on CV, considering career stage) – up to 10 points
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Explicit inclusion of (a) the use and generation of collections, and (b) conferring with taxonomic/nomenclatural experts – up to 10 points
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Perceived need where more points are given for applicants from low- or middle-income countries – up to 5 points
This proposal scores:
/25
C3. Broader Impacts
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The proposal will yield durable benefits and be disseminated through publications (e.g., taxonomic revisions, checklists, new data provided for existing databases, websites) – up to 20 points
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The proposal involves taxonomic training, fieldwork, and herbarium visits – up to 10 points
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The proposal involves outreach, mentoring, and mobility exchange – up to 10 points
This proposal scores:
/40
Applicant Details
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
1965
University of Cape Town (Current)
Affiliation:
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