Research Grants
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SPECIATION AND POLYPLOIDY IN Herbertia Sweet: EXPLORING EVOLUTION AND CONSERVATION IN THE SOUTHERN GRASSLANDS OF BRAZIL
Project summary:
We will investigate the role of polyploidy in Herbertia Sweet (Iridaceae) speciation and adaptation by analyzing the karyotypic evolution and reproductive mechanisms of H. lahue, H. quareimana, and H. pulchella. Our findings will clarify their taxonomy and support conservation strategies in the Brazilian Pampa and Atlantic Forest amid climate change.
First Name:
Inaê Carolina Sfalcin
Highest degree:
Master
Year obtained:
2023
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brazil
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
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Affiliation:
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