Research Grants
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Taxonomic revision of Radula Dumort. (Radulaceae, Marchantiophyta) in the Neotropics
Project summary:
The main objective of this project is to carry out an integrative taxonomic revision of the genus Radula in the Neotropics. The IAPT grant will support the stay in the Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de la Ville de Genève (herbarium G) with the purpose of revising type collections of Radula.
First Name:
Fúvio Rubens Oliveira da Silva
Highest degree:
Master of Science
Year obtained:
2020
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brazil
Bryophytes
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Oliveira-da-Silva, F.R., Gradstein, S.R. & Ilkiu-Borges, A.L. (2021) The genus Radula Dumort. (Radulaceae, Marchantiophyta) in Brazil. Nova Hedwigia 112: 1–3, 69–163.
Oliveira-da-Silva, F.R., Gradstein, S.R. & Ilkiu-Borges, A.L. (2020) A new species and a new variety of Radula Dumort. (Radulaceae, Marchantiophyta) in Brazil. Phytotaxa 454: 24–30.
Oliveira-da-Silva, F.R. & Ilkiu-Borges, A.L. (2020) On a new species of Radula Dumort. (Radulaceae, Marchantiophyta) from mountain ranges in the Atlantic Forest, Brazil. Nova Hedwigia 110: 287–292.
Oliveira-da-Silva, F.R. & Ilkiu-Borges, A.L. (2020) Bryophyte flora of two Natural Parks in Amapá: richness, composition and new records. Annals of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences 92(Suppl. 2): 1–12.
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):
2000
Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia / Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi
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