Research Grants
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Systematics and evolution of Scleria sect. Hymenolytrum (Cyperaceae) – molecular and morphological data to understand the sharp sedges
Project summary:
The goal of this proposal is to investigate the phylogenetic relationships and species delimitation in the Scleria sect. Hymenolytrum (Cyperaceae) clade, using molecular and morphological data. A taxonomic investigation will also be conducted in order to understand the biodiversity and provide the first complete revision of this group.
First Name:
Layla Jamylle Costa Schneider
Highest degree:
M.Sc.
Year obtained:
2019
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brazil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
SCHNEIDER, L.J.C.; NUNES, C.S.; VIANA, P.L.; Gil, A.S.B. Rhynchospora unguinux (Cyperaceae), a new species of Rhynchospora sect. Pauciflorae from the Serra dos Carajás, Pará, Brazil. KEW BULLETIN (ONLINE), v. 74, p. 60, 2019.
SCHNEIDER, L.J.C.; GIL, A.S.B. Diversity of Scleria P.J.Bergius (Cyperaceae) in Amazonian restinga in Pará State, Brazil. Rodriguésia, 2019. (Accepted).
BFG - The Brazil Flora Group; SCHNEIDER; L.J.C. Brazilian Flora 2020: Innovation and collaboration to meet Target 1 of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC). Rodriguésia, v. 69, p. 1513-1527, 2018.
SCHNEIDER, L.J.C.; BASTOS, M.N.C.; COSTA NETO, S.V.; GIL, A.S.B. Sinopse do gênero Rhynchospora (Cyperaceae) nas restingas do estado do Pará, Brasil. Rodriguésia, v. 68, p. 653-670, 2017.
Applicant Details
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi (MPEG) and Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia (UFRA)
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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