Research Grants
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Unveiling the taxonomic diversity and the conservation status of an Amazonian Miconia group (Melastomataceae)
Project summary:
This project investigates the taxonomic diversity and conservation status of the Miconia minutiflora clade, an Amazonian lineage within the megagenus Miconia. Integrating herbarium-based taxonomy, phylogenomic analyses, and IUCN Red List assessments, it aims to clarify species limits, phylogenetic relationships, and extinction risk, contributing to Amazonian plant conservation and taxonomic capacity building.
First Name:
Gabriela
Highest degree:
Master degree
Year obtained:
2025
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brasil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
The Brazil Flora Group, Goebel, G., et al. (2022). Brazilian Flora 2020: Leveraging the power of a collaborative scientific network. Taxon, 71, 178–198.
The Brazil Flora Group, Goebel, G., et al. (2018). Brazilian Flora 2020: Innovation and collaboration to meet Target 1 of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation. Rodriguésia, 69, 1513–1527.
Goebel, G., Pozzan, M., Casanova, L. R., Ratuchinski, M., & Dick, E. (2024). Parque Natural Municipal da Mata Atlântica: Levantamento de epífitos e rupícolas vasculares. Biodiversidade do Alto Vale do Itajaí, 3, 60.
Goebel, G., Silveira, D., Dechoum, M. S., & Castellani, T. T. (2019). Guia sobre plantas nativas ornamentais de restinga (Vol. 1, 1st ed., 33 pp.). Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina.
Applicant Details
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Country:
Target organism/s:
Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
Federal University of Santa Catarina
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Goebel
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