Research Grants
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Vulnerability assessment and Taxonomic revision of the genus Echinops L. (Asteraceae) in Cameroon
Project summary:
This study aims at evaluating threats to the survival and taxonomic divergence of the genus Echinops L. in Cameroon. This shall consist of evaluating challenges to the survival and genetic diversity of the genus for a possible taxonomic revision. Phylogenetic relationship between members of this genus shall be reviewed.
First Name:
Francoline Jong Nkemnkeng
Highest degree:
PhD
Year obtained:
2022
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within last three years)
Cameroon
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
6. Nkemnkeng FJ., Anjah GM., Tacham WN., Mbogue CNN., Wouokoue TJB., Nguetsop VF., 2021. Population distribution, conservation status and vulnerability of Ternstroemia cameroonensis Cheek. in the Lebialem Highlands, Cameroon. International Journal of Current Research in Bioscience and Plant Biology, 8(2): 1-10.
9. Mbogue CNN., Anjah GM., Wouokoue TJB., Nkemnkeng FJ., 2020. Phytosociology of Echinops giganteus A. Rich. in the Western Highland of Cameroon. European Scientific Journal, 16 (36): 345 – 360. https://doi.org/10.19044/esj.2020.v16n36p345
10. Aderounmu AF., Nkemnkeng FJ., Anjah GM., 2020. Effects of seed provenance and growth media on the growth performance of Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn. Internatinal Journal of Biological and Chemical Science, 14(8): 2659-2669. DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ijbcs.v14i8.1
11. Nkemnkeng FJ., Anjah GM., Tacham WN., 2018. Effects of seed pre – treatment on the germination and early growth of Echinops giganteus C.D Adam. Journal of Horticulture and Forestry, 10(7):106-112. DOI:10.5897/JHF2017.0516.
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):
1950
University of Dschang, Cameroon
Affiliation:
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