Research Grants
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Phylogenomics and Integrative Taxonomy of Subfamily Monotoideae (Dipterocarpaceae)
Project summary:
This project aims to resolve the long-lasting taxonomic and phylogenetic uncertainties of subfamily Monotoideae. It covers broad taxonomic and genomic coverage, uses robust methods, and integrates macro-morphology, pollen morphology, and molecular data. Ultimately, establish robust taxonomy and phylogeny of Monotoideae, and determine whether it is treated as a distinct family.
First Name:
Befkadu Mewded Habtamu
Highest degree:
MSc
Year obtained:
2017
Applicant Status:
Current student
China
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Williams, B., Francisco, R., Mewded, B., et al. 2024. Advancing knowledge of West African morning glories:a taxonomic account of Ipomoea (Convolvulaceae) from Ghana. Rheedea, 34(5): 397–429
Mewded, B. and Erbo, K. 2023. Regeneration response of Vepris dainellii, an endemic species of Ethiopia to disturbance in moist forest ecosystem. Tropical Ecology, 64(3), pp.511-518.
Mewded, B., Negash, M. and Awas, T., 2019. Woody species composition, structure and environmental determinants in a moist evergreen Afromontane forest, southern Ethiopia. Journal of Forestry Research, 31(4), pp. 1173-1186.
Lemessa, D., Mewded, B. and Alemu, S., 2023. Vegetation ecotones are rich in unique and endemic woody species and can be a focus of community-based conservation areas. Botany Letters, pp.1-11.
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
Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Science
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