Research Grants
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Taxonomic studies of the Miconia chrysophylla group in the main Amazonian herbarium collections
Project summary:
The clade related to Miconia chrysophylla and Miconia punctata complex is composed of Amazonian species, an richest poorly known biodiversity hotspots. Herbariums are essential for studying plants from remote areas with taxonomic problems; therefore, I pretend to examine Colombian and Peruvian collections to elucidate the species delimitation of these complex.
First Name:
Matheus
Highest degree:
Master degree
Year obtained:
2023
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brasil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
An integrated taxonomic approach to the Miconia punctata (Miconieae, Melastomataceae) complex from the Amazon domain
Phylogenomics of Miconia supersect. Discolores (Miconieae, Melastomataceae): The Re-emergence of Two Sections After a Decade
Taxonomy treatment of Miconia sect. chrysophylla and Miconia sect. tiliifolia (Miconieae, Melastomataceae)
Applicant Details
email:
Country:
Target organism/s:
Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
Federal University of Santa Catarina (Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina)
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Nascimento
Yes, but it was unsuccessful
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
2025
Year of previous application:
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