Research Grants
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Phylogeography of the genus Carapa in the lowlands of the Amazon and the influence of polyembryony on its diversification.
Project summary:
The main objective of the proposed project here will be to understand the species limits in Carapa, to support the understanding of species diversification in the Amazon, a region of great diversity and where Carapa plays an important role in the local economy
First Name:
Semirian Campos Amoêdo
Highest degree:
Master in Biological Sciences (Botany)
Year obtained:
2015
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brazil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Amoêdo, S. C., & Ferraz, I. D. K. (2017). Seed quality evaluation by tetrazolium staining during a desiccation study of the recalcitrant seeds of Carapa guianensis Aubl. and Carapa surinamensis Miq. - Meliaceae. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 12(12), 1005-1013.
Amoêdo, S. C., & Ferraz, I. D. K. (2018). A comparative study of the thermal ranges of three germination criteria of a tropical tree with bioeconomic interest: Carapa surinamensis Miq. (Meliaceae). Brazilian Journal of Biology, 79(2), 213-219. Epub July 30.
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):
1831
National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA)
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