Research Grants
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DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE GENUS IMPATIENS (SECTION: SCAPIGERAE) FROM WESTERN GHATS, INDIA
Project summary:
This research aims to recollect and document poorly known and uncollected scapigerous Impatiens taxa
of the Western Ghats and to critically reassess species delimitation in scapigerous Impatiens because this scapigerous group is confined only in Western Ghats. These collections will support taxonomic research, enable a comprehensive species checklist and advance conservation efforts while fostering collaborations and creating awareness among the forest people to conserve this unique genus
First Name:
Tharani
Highest degree:
MSc. Botany
Year obtained:
2019
Applicant Status:
Current student
India
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Tharani, R., Murugesan, M., Ravichandran,V., Karthik, B and Anusuba,V. 2021. Rediscovery of Impatiens laticornis C.E.C. Fisch.(Balsaminaceae), a stenoendemic and critically endangered species from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, southern India. Nelumbo Vol 63 (2) pp.32–36.
Ravichandran, V., Murugesan, M., Tharani, R., Karthik, B and Premkumar, M. 2023. Impatiens neoorchioides, a striking new balsam (Balsaminaceae: Scapigerae) from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Western Ghats, India. Taiwania 68(2): 161‒165.
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
PSG College of Arts & Science
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
R
Yes, but it was unsuccessful
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
2024