Research Grants
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Unraveling species boundaries within the Begonia aborensis-silletensis complex of the Eastern Himalayas
Project summary:
My project aims to resolve taxonomic ambiguities within the Begonia aborensis-silletensis complex in the Eastern Himalayas. By integrating targeted field surveys, morphological assessments, and whole-genome sequencing, this study will clarify species boundaries, reconstruct phylogenetic relationships, and assess conservation status, enhancing our understanding of Himalayan Begonia diversity.
First Name:
Dipankar Borah
Highest degree:
PhD
Year obtained:
2022
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within last three years)
India
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Borah D, Taram M, Tasser M, Hughes M. 2025. A new species Begonia ziroensis and a new record of Begonia siamensis from Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India. New Zealand Journal of Botany 63(1): 45–52. https://doi.org/10.1080/0028825X.2023.2295439
Borah D, Taram M, Das N, Hughes M. 2024. Begonia bijantiae, a new species of Begonia from Arunachal Pradesh, northeast India and notes on Begonia ovatifolia. Nordic Journal of Botany. 2024(12): e04493. https://doi.org/10.1111/njb.04493
Borah D., Taram M., Yama L., Wahlsteen E. 2021. Begonia arunachalensis (Begoniaceae), a new tuberous species of Begonia from Arunachal Pradesh, India. Gardens’ Bulletin Singapore 73(2): 475–480. https://doi.org/10.26492/gbs73(2).2021-17
Borah D, Taram M, Hughes M. 2023. Begonia egamii (Begoniaceae), a remarkable new species from Arunachal Pradesh, India. Candollea 78: 147–151. http://dx.doi.org/10.15553/c2023v782a5
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
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
Kaliabor College
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