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Research Grants

This page is used to provide your assessment scores for each application. Please use the rubric below the application details to enter your name, your scores, and any notes on the application.

Coralloid Fungi of Costa Rica: new molecular data and typification of some species

Project summary:

Coralloid fungi exhibit diverse morphologies and ecological roles. My research at the University of Costa Rica aims to expand knowledge on their taxonomy, diversity, and phylogeny through molecular analysis of neotropical specimens. This study will generate essential genetic data, aiding classification and conservation efforts, while supporting taxonomic revisions and scientific publications.























First Name:

Xaviera Amador

xaviera.amador@ucr.ac.cr

Highest degree:

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Year obtained:

2018

Applicant Status:

Current student

Costa Rica

Fungi

Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):

Mardones, M., Carranza-Velázquez, J., Mata-Hidalgo, M., Amador-Fernández, X., & Urbina, H.
(2023). Taxonomy and phylogeny of the genus Ganoderma (Polyporales, Basidiomycota) in Costa
Rica. MycoKeys, 100, 5

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Scoring Rubric

Your name:

c1. Scientific Merit

 

  • Scientific impact of the study in the proposed taxonomic group or the flora and funga of a geographic region – up to 10 points

  • Contribution to the generation of novel systematic/taxonomic/floristic data – up to 5 points

  • Quality and significance of questions being addressed – up to 10 points

  • 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

 

  • 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

  • Explicit inclusion of (a) the use and generation of collections, and (b) conferring with taxonomic/nomenclatural experts – up to 10 points

  • 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

  • The proposal involves taxonomic training, fieldwork, and herbarium visits  – up to 10 points

  • 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

University of Costa Rica

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