Research Grants
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Systematics and the evolution of the genus Aspalathus L. (Crotalarieae, Fabaceae)
Project summary:
This study examines the diversification and adaptation of Aspalathus, which is essential for understanding global biodiversity. Using the resources of the PAFTOL project, it uses phylogenomic analysis with the Angiosperms353 probe set to clarify the relationships of Aspalathus and address taxonomic challenges. This aligns closely with Kew's Science Strategy, particularly Initiative 4.1, Documenting Biodiversity, and strengthens Kew's ability to fill taxonomic and phylogenetic gaps in the plant kingdom.
First Name:
Lydia Madika
Highest degree:
MSc 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
Affiliation:
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