Research Grants
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Unraveling Species Boundaries in Berberis s.s. (Berberidaceae) in Arunachal Pradesh, India: Insights from Morphology and Molecular Phylogenetics
Project summary:
This project investigates species boundaries and evolutionary relationships of Berberis in Arunachal Pradesh, a poorly explored biodiversity hotspot, using integrative morphology and multi-locus molecular phylogenetics. Through extensive fieldwork, it aims to collect samples from different areas to uncover its hidden diversity and infer a robust phylogeny for Himalayan Berberis.
First Name:
Bipankar
Highest degree:
Master in Science
Year obtained:
2020
Applicant Status:
Other
India
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Hajong, B., Harber, J., & Bharali, P. (2026). Three new deciduous species of Berberis L. (Berberidaceae) from Tawang and West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Nordic Journal of Botany. (Accepted)
Hajong, B., Harber, J., & Bharali, P. (2025). Berberis myriovula (Berberidaceae), a remarkable new species with the highest recorded ovule counts. Taiwania, 70 (3), 449–452.
Hajong, B., Harber, J., & Bharali, P. (2024). Berberis setifolia (Berberidaceae), a new rank for Berberis macrosepala var. setifolia. Kew Bulletin, 79, 359–369.
Hajong, B., & Bharali, P. (2025). Primula indica (Primulaceae), a new species from Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Phytotaxa, 714(1), 94–98.
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
CSIR– North East Institute Of Science And Technology (NEIST), Jorhat and B.N. College (Autonomous), Dhubri
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Hajong
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