Research Grants
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Ecology, diversity and characteristics of the vegetation of Sida natural forest and the status of indigenous plant species in south Omo zone of Southern, Ethiopia
Project summary:
Ethiopia is centers of biodiversity. However, the vegetation is subjected to loss, the annual loss estimated to be 150,000 to 200,000 ha (EFAP, 1994). This project will be conducted to document, describe the status of vegetation, identify environmental and soil factors that govern plant species distribution and propose conservation strategy.
First Name:
Mesfin Belete
Highest degree:
MSC.
Year obtained:
2014
Applicant Status:
Current student
Ethiopia
Ferns and fern allies, Gymnosperms, Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Hailemariam MB and Temam TD (2018). The vegetation composition, structure and regeneration status of Gole Natural Forest, West Arsi zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. Journal of Agricultural Science and Botany, 2(2):10-21.
Behailu Bizuayehu, Mesfin Belete and Tamiru Demsis (2019). Ethnomedicinal Plant Diversity Study Around Yotyet-yewezera and Amba Natural Forest, Ezha District, Gurage Zone, Central Ethiopia. Trends in Applied Sciences Research, 14:19-29
Mesfin Belete (2019). A review on the ethnobotanical use and pharmacological properties of Thymus schimperi. International Journal of Modern Pharmaceutical Research, 3(1), 07-15.
Mesfin Belete and Tamru Demsis (2019). The pattern of Plant Community Distribution along an Altitudinal and Disturbance gradient in Gole Forest, west Arsi zone, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia. International Journal of Ecology, Hindawi. The Manuscript is under review No.6536374.
Applicant Details
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
Addis Ababa University
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Grant Assessment
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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