Research Grants
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Phylogenetic and biogeographic origins of Pedicularis in the Eastern and Western Himalayas
Project summary:
This project investigates the evolutionary history of Himalayan Pedicularis by integrating multi-locus phylogenetic and biogeographic analyses to compare Eastern and Western Himalayan lineages with those from the Hengduan Mountains. It will test whether Eastern Himalayan species primarily originated through repeated dispersal from the Hengduan region and whether endemic Himalayan taxa arose through localized in situ diversification. The results will clarify how mountain uplift, geography, and isolation have shaped plant diversity in the Himalayas.
First Name:
Hemant
Highest degree:
MS(Botany)
Year obtained:
2021
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within the last 12 months)
India
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Singh, H., & Gowda, V. Rediscovery of Pedicularis cooperi and Pedicularis odontophora after 123 and 134 years, respectively, from the Indian Himalayas. Manuscript in preparation.
Singh, H., & Gowda, V. Pedicularis gorala sp. nov. (Orobanchaceae): A new species from the Sikkim Himalayas. Manuscript in preparation.
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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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Singh
Yes, but it was unsuccessful
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
2025