Research Grants
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The role of the Andean uplift into the radiation of Brachyotum (Melastomataceae)
Project summary:
Brachyotum acts as a model for studying evolution in mountains. Occurring on top of the Andes, Brachyotum possesses innovative traits potentially correlated to its diversification. Since that area holds the youngest ecosystems in the Andes, Brachyotum might have radiated rapidly. By using ddRADseq, this project aims to understand such diversification.
First Name:
Diego Paredes-Burneo
Highest degree:
M.Sc.
Year obtained:
2019
Applicant Status:
Current student
US
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Michelangeli, F.A., Paredes-Burneo, D. Miconia canoi (Melastomataceae, Miconieae), a new species from southern Ecuador and northern Peru.. Brittonia 71, 55–63 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12228-018-9549-x
Paredes-Burneo, D., Michelangeli, F. A. & Cano, A. Twelve new records of Melastomataceae from northern Peru. Phytotaxa 349, 237–246 (2018).
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
Louisiana State University
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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

