Research Grants
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Reconstructing evolutionary relationships within Tribe Semecarpeae (Anacardiaceae) of native Indian species using molecular phylogeny and morphological analysis
Project summary:
The tribe Semecarpeae (Anacardiaceae) is represented by 25 species in India of which many are endemic. Studies carried out in molecular phylogeny do not include Indian species comprehensively. This project aims to extensively study the Indian taxa with morphological and molecular approach to carry out a comprehensive phylogeny to map morphological features which would reveal further evolutionary insights in Anacaardiaceae.
First Name:
Kangana
Highest degree:
M.Sc. Botany
Year obtained:
2022
Applicant Status:
Current student
India
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Kangana S, Kambale SS, Kasana S. Nomenclatural Note on Holigarna grahamii and Holigarna albicans. National Academy Science Letters. 2025. doi:10.1007/s40009-025-01888-9
Kangana, S.. Anishya, Kasana S. Lectotypification of some names in Melanochyla Hook.f. (Anacardiaceae). Pleione. 2025;19:291-294. doi:10.26679/Pleione.19.2.2025.291-294
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):
2000
Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, UP, 250002, India
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Singhal
No
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
0