Research Grants
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The genus Croton L. (Euphorbiaceae) in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil
Project summary:
This project investigates the genus Croton in Espírito Santo, Brazil, through a floristic survey and taxonomic treatment. Based on herbarium studies and fieldwork, it documents morphological characters, delimits species, produces an identification key, and updates data for the Flora of Brazil, contributing to biodiversity knowledge and conservation.
First Name:
Ana Laura
Highest degree:
Licenciatura em Ciências (Biologia)
Year obtained:
2025
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brasil
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
Applicant Details
email:
Country:
Target organism/s:
Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
Instituto de Pesquisas Ambientais
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Sabino dos Santos
No
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
0