Research Grants
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Revision of the genus Achyrocline (Asteraceae: Gnaphalieae) in Colombia
Project summary:
This study aims to elucidate the taxonomic relationships of Achyrocline species in Colombia through a comprehensive revision. Morphological analyses, herbarium specimen examination, and SEM imaging will be conducted. A taxonomic key will be made, and distribution maps generated. Findings will contribute to resolving phylogenetic uncertainties and refining the genus's classification.
First Name:
Andrés Nicolás Ramírez-Barrera
Highest degree:
High school
Year obtained:
2019
Applicant Status:
Current student
Colombia
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
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
1970
National University of Colombia
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