Research Grants
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Advances in Dalbergia clade Systematics: Revisiting specimens studied by Dr. Velva Rudd at the US herbarium
Project summary:
This PhD project aims to investigate the systematics and evolutionary history of Machaerium and the pantropical Dalbergia lineage (Leguminosae). Using phylogenomics and morphology, it aims to resolve taxonomic uncertainties, and propose a new phylogenetic classification within this lineage. A key objective is to visit the United States National Herbarium to examine historical collections studied by Dr. Velva Rudd, a remarkable specialist in this group, integrating her foundational work with modern sequencing techniques.
First Name:
Valner Matheus Milanezi Jordão
Highest degree:
M.Sc.
Year obtained:
2023
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brazil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Jordão V.M.M, Suzuki A.V., Vieira J.A., Monzoli J.V.L., Teixeira L.A., Dantas Y.C.C., Sampaio D. 2024.
Composição Florística Da Reserva Ecológica “Sebastião Meimberg Porto”, Icém, São Paulo, Brasil. Paubrasilia 7: E0124. DOI: 10.33447/paubrasilia.2024.e0124
BFG–Leguminosae, Jordão V.M.M. 2024. Assembling the Brazilian Fora: Overview of Leguminosae diversity.
Brazilian Journal of Botany 47: 1245–1271. DOI: 10.1007/s40415-024-01034-7
Vieira J.A., Monzoli J.V.L., Teixeira L.A., Jordão, V.M.M., Tomasiello-Filho, M. Sampaio, D. 2024.
Pentaphylacaceae in focus: two new species of Ternstroemia Mutis ex L.f from the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest. Neodiversity 17: 1–16. DOI: 10.13102/neod.171.1
BFG–The Brazil Flora Group, Jordão V.M.M. 2021. Brazilian Flora 2020: Leveraging the power of a
collaborative scientific network. Taxon 71(1): 178–198. DOI: 10.1002/tax.12640
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
Applicant Details
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Target organism/s:
Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
Escola Nacional de Botânica Tropical, Instituto de Pesquisas Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
2024