Research Grants
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Systematics of Calamagrostis scabrescens Griseb.-C. lahulensis G. Singh complex (Poaceae: Agrostidinae) in India.
Project summary:
This project undertakes an integrated morpho-molecular revision of the taxonomically complex Calamagrostis scabrescens–C. lahulensis group in the Indian Himalaya through targeted field surveys, herbarium studies, and phylogenetic analyses, aiming to resolve species boundaries, clarify distributions, and strengthen understanding of Himalayan grass diversity.
First Name:
VEERESH
Highest degree:
Master of Science in Botany
Year obtained:
2021
Applicant Status:
Current student
India
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Ari, V.H., H. Singh, and K.A.A. Kabeer. 2026. Calamagrostis gaoligongensis (Poaceae: Agrostidinae) ―An addition to the Flora of India. Feddes Repertorium. Volume 137 (1): 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70059
Ari, V.H., Noltie, H.J., Tag, H. and K.A.A. Kabeer. 2025. Typification, distribution and morphology of the Sino-Himalayan Agrostis brachiata Munro ex Hook.f.. Kew Bull 80, 1033–1039. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12225-025-10291-y
Applicant Details
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
Botanical Survey of India, Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
ARI
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Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
0
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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