Research Grants
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Uncovering the species complex of Black Pepper wild relative Piper arboreum
Project summary:
The genus Piper is one of the most species-rich plant genera in existence with somewhere between 2000-3000 species. A major difficulty in gaining a better understanding of the evolution and diversity of Piper is that many species are not fully resolved. The goals of my research are i) to revise the taxonomy of Piper sect. Hemipodium, using both morphological and molecular data ii) generate a phylogeny of this species complex, and iii) provide a methodology for future studies within Piper that facilitates the clarification of species delimitations and relationships.
First Name:
Jacob Keshtvarz
Highest degree:
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Year obtained:
2018
Applicant Status:
Current student
United States of America
Flowering plants
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):
2000
University of Cincinnati
Affiliation:
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