Research Grants
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Systematic and integrative taxonomy of neotropical Sapotaceae focusing on Pouteria Aubl. and Micropholis (Griseb.) Pierre
Project summary:
As part of a broader work, and with the aim of clarifying the classification and interspecific relationships of the neotropical genera of Sapotaceae, this project seeks to investigate the evolutionary relationships of this group, focusing its efforts on the genera Pouteria and Micropholis.
First Name:
Quelita S. Moraes
Highest degree:
Master of Science in Tropical Biodiversity
Year obtained:
2019
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brazil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Alves-Araújo, A., Moraes, Q.S., Nichio-Amaral, R. & Miranda, V.S. 2020. Typifications in neotropical Sapotaceae. PhytoKeys, 170: 45-69.
Alves-Araújo, A., Moraes, Q., Miranda, V.S., Nichio-Amaral, R. & Ribeiro, M. 2020. Novelties in Sapotaceae from the Espírito Santo state, Brazil: updated checklist and new records with emended descriptions for two species. Feddes Repertorium, 132: 1-9.
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):
1964
Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana
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