Research Grants
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Systematics of the Myrcia amazonica DC. clade (Myrtaceae)
Project summary:
This project will produce a revision, phylogenetic analysis, and character reconstruction of traits in a clade of approximately 25 species of Myrcia (Myrtaceae). Myrcia is a large Neotropical genus of c. 800 species and plays an important part in the ecology and biodiversity of the arboreal flora of South America.
First Name:
Mariana de Andrade Wagner
Highest degree:
Masters in the Biology of Fungi Algae and Plants
Year obtained:
2016
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brazil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Wagner, M. A. & Fiaschi, P. 2020 Myrtaceae from the Atlantic forest subtropical highlands of São Joaquim National Park (Santa Catarina, Brazil). Rodriguésia, 71: e04032017. 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/2175-7860202071006
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
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
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