Research Grants
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Grindelia (Asteraceae: Astereae) in the Pampas: Taxonomic, Systematic and Conservation challenges
Project summary:
This project aims to conduct a taxonomic review, sample the missing species for a more comprehensive phylogenetic reconstruction, and prepare conservation assessments for Grindelia species found in the Pampas, covering Southern Brazil, Eastern Argentina, and Uruguay.
First Name:
Fernando Fernandes de Oliveira Neto
Highest degree:
B.Sc. in Biology
Year obtained:
2023
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brazil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Fernandes, F.; Abreu, F. P.; Kaltchuk-Santos, E.; Souza-Chies, T. T.; Heiden, G. Tamanho de genoma de três espécies de Grindelia Willd. (Asteraceae) nativas do Pampa. In: II Encontro de Botânicos da Região Sul, 2023, Lages. Anais do II Encontro de Botânicos da Região Sul, 2023.
Fernandes, F.; Heiden, G. ; Iganci, J. . Subsidios para a conservação da Margarida-da-praia (Grindelia atlantica, Asteraceae). In: 8ª Semana Integrada de Inovação, Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão - XXXI Congresso de Iniciação Científica, 2022, Capão do Leão. Anais XXXI Congresso de Iniciação Científica, 2022.
Brazil Flora Group. 2022. Brazilian Flora 2020: Leveraging the power of a collaborative scientific network. Taxon, 71(1): 178-198.
Fernandes, F. Asterales no Pontal da Barra do Laranjal, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul. Trabalho de conclusão de curso (Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas) – Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel). Pelotas, RS, p.76. 2022.<https://www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br/alice/handle/doc/1150110>.
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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Budget (USD):
2000
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
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