Research Grants
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Diversity of macro fungi in the alpine region of Kanchenjunga Landscape, Nepal
Project summary:
Macro fungi are fungal groups that produce visible fruiting bodies on maturation and are involved in decomposition, C sequestration, and overall nutrient dynamics. Despite such pivotal roles, their study has been a lesser priority for research in Nepal. Therefore, this research aims to document this group of fungi across the alpine region of one of the most diverse landscapes of the country, the Kanchenjunga Landscape, Nepal. The line transect method with quadrats based on systematic random sampling will be employed to study the macrofungal diversity during the month of June/July 2025.
First Name:
Nabin Basnet
Highest degree:
Bachelor
Year obtained:
2021
Applicant Status:
Current student
Nepal
Fungi
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
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):
1800
Tribhuvan University
Affiliation:
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