Research Grants
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The Genus Boletopsis in Western North America: Targeted fieldwork for recollecting a rare, undescribed taxon from the Rocky Mountains
Project summary:
This project aims to resolve the taxonomy of the rare, ectomycorrhizal fungal genus Boletopsis in western North America by assessing herbarium collections and conducting targeted field surveys. An integrative taxonomic approach is applied considering molecular, morphological and ecological characteristics.
First Name:
Justin J. Loucks
Highest degree:
Bachelor of Science
Year obtained:
2019
Applicant Status:
Current student
USA
Fungi
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
“Does One Size Fit All? Variations in the DNA Barcode Gaps of Macrofungal Genera.” July 26 2023. Wilson AW, Eberhardt U, Nguyen N, Noffsinger CR, Swenie RA, Loucks JJ, Perry BA, Herrera M, Osmundson TW, DeLong-Duhon S, Beker HJ, Mueller GM. Journal of Fungi; 9(8):788. DOI: 10.3390/jof9080788.
“Applying a modified metabarcoding approach for the sequencing of macrofungal specimens from fungarium collections.” January 2023. Olds CG, Berta-Thompson JW, Loucks JJ, Levy RA, Wilson AW. Applications in Plant Sciences; e11508. DOI: 10.1002/aps3.11508.
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):
1990
University of Colorado Denver; Denver Botanic Gardens
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