Research Grants
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Systematics of the genus Eulophia R.Br. ex Lindl. (Orchidaceae) in Ghana
Project summary:
The goal of this study is to undertake systematics of the genus Eulophia in Ghana for their sustainable utilization and conservation. The study spans twelve months. 12 collection sites across Ghana will be visited; morphological, anatomical, palynological, and ecological studies will be conducted and analysed using various statistical tools.
First Name:
Williams Benjamin Darko
Highest degree:
Bachelor of Science Degree
Year obtained:
2019
Applicant Status:
Current student
Ghana
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Field collections of Caulerpa Taxifolia in 2019
Revision of herbarium manual for Liberia
Field collections of mosses at Aburi
Digitalization of the Ghana Herbarium using BRAHMS
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):
556
University of Ghana
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