Research Grants
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Untangling the systematic diversity, distribution and conservation of genus Morchella Dill. ex Pers., from the Kaghan Valley, KP, Pakistan
Project summary:
This project explores, identify, and conserve Morchella species diversity in Kaghan Valley, Pakistan addressing taxonomic challenges. Through preservation in herbaria and global collaborations with mycologists, it aims to resolve their systematic and conservation issues to enhance scientific knowledge and promote sustainable conservation of this ecologically and nutritionally significant fungal genus.
First Name:
Aneeqa Ghafoor
Highest degree:
PhD
Year obtained:
2023
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within last three years)
Pakistan
Fungi
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Ghafoor, A., Ilahi, H., Arshad, H., & Niazi, A. R. (2024). Two new records of Morchella species from Pakistan based on macro-microscopic features and phylogenetic analysis. Nova Hedwigia, 118(1), 1-9.
Bashir, H., Asif, M, Ghafoor, A, Niazi, A. R, Khalid, A.N.(2024).Molecular phylogeny and morphological descriptions of six subtropical new species and one new record of Agaricus sect. Minores from Pakistan. PlosOne, 17(9): e0274634.
Ali, M., Ghafoor, A., Ghafoor, A., Niazi, A. R., & Swenie, R. A. (2024). Hydnum khanspurense sp. nov. and H. berkeleyanum from Pakistan. Phytotaxa, 660(2), 161-170.
Niazi, A. R., Ghafoor, A., & Moreno, G. (2022). Tulostoma loonbanglaense: A new species from Azad Jammu and Kashmir using light and scanning electron microscopy and DNA barcoding technique. Microscopy Research and Technique. 85 (12), 3720-3725.
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Budget (USD):
2000
University of the Punjab, Lahore
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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