Research Grants
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Floristic insights on Acanthaceae Juss. in the Indian Himalayan Region with emphasis on Northeastern states of India
Project summary:
A floristic study in the family Acanthaceae is proposed in the Indian Himalayan Region of India for understanding its diversity and help in preservation of the species by gathering insights into its natural habitat, its floral and vegetative morphology and pollen studies. It aims at preparing fieldbook for about 50 species including the terrain & landscapes of the region from targeted field visits and detailed study.
First Name:
Kapil
Highest degree:
Master of Science in Botany
Year obtained:
2021
Applicant Status:
Current student
India
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Kemprai, K.K., Deka, K.R. & Borah, S. 2025. Justicia craibii (Acanthaceae): Recollection After a Gap of 116 Years From Its Type Locality, Dima Hasao District of Assam, India. Feddes Repertorium. https://doi.org/10.1002%2Ffedr.70027
Bora, D., Kemprai, K.K., Khersa, B., Paul, B., Sharma, P. & Medhi, P. 2023. Ecbolium ligustrinum var. aryankavensis (Acanthaceae), a new addition to the Flora of Assam, Northeast India. Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany. Vol. 47(3) pp. 151-153
Kemprai, K.K., Basumatary, K. & Borah, S. 2025. Synonymization of the name Cathetus roeperianus (Phyllanthaceae) with an emended description and lectotypification of Cathetus fasciculata from the collections of India. Phytotaxa. Vol. 706 (2) pp. 139-147
Kemprai, K.K. & Borah, S. 2026. Rediscovery of Strobilanthes panichanga and discovery of Strobilanthes parryorum (Acanthaceae): two endangered species from the hills of Dima Hasao, Assam, India. Nordic Journal of Botany (Accepted for publication)
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
Gauhati University
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Kemprai
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