Research Grants
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A Molecular Taxonomy of Bursera exequielii, and Integration of the Species into the Phylogeny of Genus Bursera.
Project summary:
This study uses molecular data (ITS, MatK, rps16, trnL-F regions) from Bursera species to determine the taxonomic placement of Bursera exequielii, a novel endemic species from Baja California Sur. We will test its hypothesized close relationship to B. microphylla and integrate it into the established genus phylogeny, providing insight into the region's plant evolution and informing conservation efforts.
First Name:
Evelyn
Highest degree:
N/A
Year obtained:
2024
Applicant Status:
Current student
United States
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
email:
Country:
Target organism/s:
Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
University of California, Davis
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Groom
No
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
0