Research Grants
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Revisiting the family Bryaceae (Bryophyta) in Kerala: A combined morpho-molecular approach
Project summary:
The moss family Bryaceae Rchb. is known for its taxonomic complexity. Recent morpho-molecular studies highlight the polyphyletic nature of the family, necessitating further taxonomic rearrangements. Comparative studies reveal Indian Bryaceae species share similarities with Neotropical and African species, suggesting potential biogeographical connections. To refine my findings, I seek collaboration with Dr. John R. Spence at Deaver Herbarium, a specialist in Bryaceae. This will allow for direct specimen comparisons, statistical analyses, and consultation of type specimens
First Name:
Vineesha P M
Highest degree:
MSc
Year obtained:
2019
Applicant Status:
Current student
India
Bryophytes
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Vineesha, P.M., Sajitha Menon S., Manju, C.N. and John R. Spence (2023). Acidodontium indicum (Bryaceae: Bryophyta) - a new species from the Western Ghats of India. Bryophyte Diversity and Evolution, 56 ̶ 63. https://doi.org/10.11646/bde.46.1.8
Ellis, L.T. A. Alegro, D. J. Alvarez, A. M. Aponte Rojas, A. Ashouri, J. J. Atwood, H. Bednarek-Ochyra, C.-C. Bîrsan, M. Burghardt, A. Dhyani, P. Erzberger, B. Espinoza-Prieto, V. E. Fedosov, S. R. Gradstein, X.-L. He, N. G. Hodgetts, V. Hugonnot, H. Kürschner, G. E. Lee, K. Mahdigholi, C. N. Manju, P. M. Mir-Rosselló, B. Mufeed, N. Norhazrina, S. V. O’Leary, K.P. Rajesh, A. Rimac, A. Schäfer-Verwimp, V. Šegota, C. Sérgio, A. V. Skurko, D. Spitale, O. M. Sruthi, S. Ștefănuţ, G. M. Suárez, N. Syazwana, P. Szűcs, P. L. Uniyal, P. M. Vineesha, G. Vončina & G. Winter. 2024. New national and regional bryophyte records, 75. Journal of Bryology, https://doi.org/10.1080/03736687.2024.2313380
L. T. Ellis, O. M. Afonina, M. Alataş, H. B. M. Alia, J. Alvarez, A. M. Aponte Rojas, J. J. Atwood, G. Bacilliere, N. Batan, V. Biberdžić, M. A. Bruggeman-Nannenga, L. V. Campos, M. J. Cano, L. F. Coca, I. V. Czernyadjeva, S. de Faria Lopes, Q. Dejonghe, S. Dragićević, H. Erata, B. Espinoza-Prieto, P. Erzberger, T. Ezer, L. L. Forrest, B. Goffinet, O. A. Gonçalves, A. Graulich, V. Hugonnot, S. Huttunen, M. S. Ignatov, E. A. Ignatova, J. A. Jiménez, S. Kumar, I. Kuusisto, E. Yu. Kuzmina, D. G. Long, X-Y. Ma, A. S. Maciel-Silva, C. N. Manju, B. Mufeed, F. Müller, M. B. Nosova, R. Ochyra, M. F. Oliveira, M. S. Özkaya, F. Pépin, V. Plášek, M. Puglisi, C. Reeb, R. Romanov, M. S. Sajitha, T. Saha, P. O. Santos, C. Shakira, Y.-M. Shu, J. B. Silva, D. Singh, G. M. Suárez, N. Taşçi, M. Tossou, D. Ya. Tubanova, J. Uribe-M, A. Schäfer-Verwimp, P. M. Vineesha, R. Virtanen, Y.-H. Wu & T.-X. Zheng.2024. New national and regional bryophyte records, 76. Journal of Bryology. https://doi.org/10.1080/03736687.2024.2350763
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
CALICUT UNIVERSITY
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
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Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
2024