Research Grants
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Revisiting Geocharis fusiformis (Zingiberaceae) based on morphological and molecular evidence.
Project summary:
The aim of this study is to revisit the species concept of Geocharis fusiformis by reevaluating its two varieties using morphological and molecular data. Following prior collections, funding is requested for the remaining fieldwork on selected localities in the Philippines.
First Name:
Lyle Christian
Highest degree:
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Year obtained:
2019
Applicant Status:
Current student
Philippines
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Docot, R.V.A., Santiago, L.C.P., Funakoshi, H. & N.F. Lam (2019). Two new species of
Boesenbergia (Zingiberaceae) from Palawan, Philippines. Edinburgh Journal of Botany 77(3):
377−390.
https://doi.org/10.1017/S096042862000009
Docot, R.V.A., Santiago, L.C.P., Calaramo, M.A (2024). The identity of Plagiostachys
parviflora (Zingiberaceae: Alpinioideae) unraveled after 196 years. Gardens’ Bulletin
Singapore 76 (1): 147 – 158. 2024
https://doi.org/10.26492/gbs76(1).2024-09
Docot, R. V. A., Santiago, L. C. P., Mazo, K. R. F., Rule, M. G. Q., Haevermans, T., &
Poulsen, A. D. (2025). The phylogenetic placement of a new species of Amomum
(Zingiberaceae) from the Philippines. Nordic Journal of Botany, 2025(9).
https://doi.org/10.1002/njb.04768
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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Country:
Target organism/s:
Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
University of Santo Tomas
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Santiago
No
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
0