Research Grants
This page is used to provide your assessment scores for each application. Please use the rubric below the application details to enter your name, your scores, and any notes on the application.
Taxonomic Revision of Philippine Polyalthia s.s. (ANNONACEAE)
Project summary:
This project revises Philippine Polyalthia (6/11 species endemic). Using a morphometric approach, I will: (1) resolve species limits; (2) describe potential novel taxa; (3) map distributions; (4) assess conservation (IUCN 2025); and (5) train guides. This involves field/herbarium surveys and a proposed RBG Kew visit to examine critical type material.
First Name:
Cara Mia
Highest degree:
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Year obtained:
2024
Applicant Status:
Current student
Philippines
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Digo, C.M.A., Couvreur, T.L.P., Adorador, J.T. (2026). Polyalthia Blume (ANNONACEAE) Through the Looking Glass: Taxonomic Turbulence, Turning Points, and Trajectories [Manuscript in preparation]. University of the Philippines Los Baños.
Applicant Details
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Digo
No
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
0
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