Research Grants
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Taxonomy first: revising the Guapira-Neea clade (Nyctaginaceae) in Brazil as a foundation for future phylogenomics
Project summary:
Guapira and Neea (Nyctaginaceae) are Neotropical genera that represent a rapidly radiating lineage in which traditional phylogenetic approaches are insufficient to resolve species relationships. However, the bulk of the diversity of these genera remains undocumented, with numerous herbarium specimens still unidentified at the species level. Examination of material from multiple herbaria is therefore essential to establish robust species delimitation, which is a necessary prerequisite for subsequent phylogenomic analyses.
First Name:
Elson Felipe
Highest degree:
Master's degree
Year obtained:
2016
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within the last 12 months)
Brazil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
ROSSETTO, EFS; FARIA, AD; RUAS, PM; RUAS, CF; DOUGLAS, NA; RIBEIRO, JELS. (2019) Clarifying generic delimitation in Nyctaginaceae tribe Pisonieae after more than a century of taxonomic confusion. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 196: 21-52.
ROSSETTO, EFS; CARABALLO-ORTIZ, MA. (2020) Splitting the Pisonia birdcatcher trees: re-establishment of Ceodes and Rockia (Nyctaginaceae, Pisonieae). Phytokeys 152: 121-136.
ROSSETTO, EFS; COSTA, DS; BRAGA, JMA. (2025) Re-establishment of a centuries-old synonym forgotten in Pisonia with fleshy anthocarps and its transfer to Guapira (Nyctaginaceae: Pisonieae). Phytotaxa 693: 297-300.
ROSSETTO, EFS; FERRAZ, JR. (2020) Guapira siqueirae (Nyctaginaceae, Pisonieae), a new species from Espírito Santo State, Brazil. Phytotaxa 460: 143-148.
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):
1700
Instituto de Pesquisas Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Sandoli Rossetto
Yes, but it was unsuccessful
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
2025