Research Grants
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Systematics of Vernoniinae (Vernonieae, Asteraceae): unveiling the evolutionary history of exclusive lineages of Americas with phylogenomics, biogeography and macroevolution
Project summary:
The subtribe Vernoniinae is one of the most diverse groups among the American Vernonieae, and is notable for including Vernonia, a well-recognized North American genus with great historical significance within Asteraceae family, whose circumscription remains under discussion. We will elucidate the phylogenetic relationships and spatio-temporal evolution of Vernoniinae using high-throughput sequencing and target enrichment techniques, addressing its macroevolutionary and biogeographic patterns and proposing a stable and predictive classification system.
First Name:
Polla Renon
Highest degree:
Master of Science in Plant Biology
Year obtained:
2023
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brasil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Renon P., Monge M., Marques D. & Nakajima JN. (2025) Lepidaploa urceolata (Vernonieae, Asteraceae),
a new species from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Kew Bulletin 80: 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12225-
024-10232-1
Renon P., Monge M. & Nakajima JN. (2025) Vernonieae Cass. (Asteraceae) in the Atlantic Forest of
Caparaó National Park, Southeastern Brazil. Rodriguésia 76: e00072025. https://doi.org/10.1590/2175-
7860202576055
Renon P., Monge M. & Nakajima JN. (2024) Barnadesieae, Gochnatieae, Mutisieae and Nassauvieae (Asteraceae) in the Atlantic Forest of Caparaó National Park, Brazil. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências 96: e20231065. https://doi.org/10.1590/0001-3765202420231065
Renon P., Morais IL. & Nakajima JN. (2023) Asteraceae of Serra da Confusão do Rio Preto,
Quirinópolis, Goiás, Brazil. Rodriguésia 74: e00732022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/2175-7860202374021
Applicant Details
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Machado
No
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
0
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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