Research Grants
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Taxonomic studies of the Miconia chrysophylla group in the main Amazonian herbarium collections
Project summary:
Taxonomy is fundamental for identifying and categorizing biodiversity, facilitating the organization and dissemination of knowledge. In Melastomataceae, several species remained with uncertain placement, such as the, probably monophyletic, Chrysophylla s.s. group. Given these technical requirements and the considerable distances to the Herbaria sites that I need to visit to study the group, I kindly seek support to cover the expenses associated with these visits, thus advancing the study and exploration within Miconia and the biodiversity of the Amazon.
First Name:
Matheus Nascimento
Highest degree:
Master degree
Year obtained:
2023
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brazil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Taxonomic review of section Chrysophylla s.s. (Miconieae, Melastomataceae)
Morphometric analysis and clarification of the Miconia Punctata (Desr.) D.Don ex DC. complex (Miconieae, Melastomataceae)
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
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil
Affiliation:
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Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
2024