Research Grants
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Unveiling the enigmatic world of Astrocaryum subsect. Acaulia: the quest for rediscovery of acaulescent palms described over a century ago
Project summary:
This project seeks to rediscover four 'poorly known and likely extinct' acaulescent Astrocaryum species. Targeting western limits in Rondônia and Bolivia (e.g., Noel Kempff Mercado Park), it complements previous proposals by focusing on recently identified occurrence sites. This expansion secures vital conservation data and fosters international botanical partnerships.
First Name:
Gustavo
Highest degree:
Ph.D. in Biodiversity and Biotechnology
Year obtained:
2025
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within the last 12 months)
Brazil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Lima, G. P., & Almeida Jr, E. B. (2025). Astrocaryum chonta Mart.(Arecaceae, Arecoideae): first record in Brazil, lectotypification and notes on distribution gaps. Acta Amazonica, 55: e55bc23249.
Lima, G. P., Vaz, L. M. C., & Almeida Jr, E. B. (2025). (3070–3077) Proposals to reject the names Avoira conanam, A. nodosa, A. sylvestris, A. uliginosa, Elaeis cirrhosa, E. humilis, E. racemosa, and E. scandens (A. scandens) (Arecaceae). Taxon, 74(2): 462-465.
Lima, G. P., Amorim, G., & Almeida Jr, E. B. (2024). An overview of Astrocaryum (Bactridinae, Arecaceae) types from Brazil described by Joao Barbosa Rodrigues. Phytotaxa, 675(3): 191-216.
Lima, G. P., & Almeida Jr, E. B. (2024). (3030) Proposal to conserve the name Astrocaryum gynacanthum against A. aculeatum (Arecaceae). Taxon, 73(3): 910-911.
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 Maranhão
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Lima
No
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
0