Research Grants
This page is used to provide your assessment scores for each application. Please use the rubric below the application details to enter your name, your scores, and any notes on the application.
Resolving Taxonomic Ambiguity in Species Complexes of Aspalathus subgen. Sericea using Integrative Systematics
Project summary:
This project applies integrative systematics to resolve taxonomic uncertainty in unresolved species complexes of Aspalathus subgen Sericea. Combining field work, herbarium study, and Angiosperms353 phylogenomics, it focuses on the radiata and rotunda complexes to clarify species boundaries and improve taxonomic understanding of Cape flora diversity.
First Name:
Lydia
Highest degree:
Doctoral Degree
Year obtained:
2025
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within the last 12 months)
South Africa
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Madika, L.K., et al. (2026). Phylogenetic relationships in the genus Aspalathus L. (Fabaceae; Papilionoideae; Crotalarieae) based on molecular and morphological evidence. South African Journal of Botany 189, 107–119.
Madika, L.K., et al. (2026, in press). Taxonomic revision of Aspalathus subgen. Sericea (Crotalarieae, Fabaceae). South African Journal of Botany.
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):
1905
National Museum, Bloemfontein
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Madika
Yes, but it was unsuccessful
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
2023