Research Grants
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Support of the development of a database for the "Isidro Ramón Bermúdez Romero" Herbarium of University of Oriente. Sucre Center. Pteridophyta Section
Project summary:
The necessary financial resources are requested to support the management of data transcription of the information contained in the labels of the herborized samples, by acquiring computer equipment and financially supporting the people involved in said management.
First Name:
Buenaventura Caldera Vera
Highest degree:
MSc. in Education, mention in Educational Research
Year obtained:
2005
Applicant Status:
Current student
Venezuela
Ferns and fern allies
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Caldera-Vera et al. 2021. Pteridophytes from adjacent sectors to the Natural Monument "Alejandro de Humboldt". "El Guácharo" National Park, Venezuela. SABER, Universidad de Oriente. Vol.33: 48-63
Caldera-Vera et al. 2023. Key to the pteridoflora of the adjacencies of the Natural Monument "Alejandro de Humboldt". "El Guácharo" National Park, Venezuela. SABER, Universidad de Oriente. Vol. 35: 69-78
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):
2000
"Isidro Ramón Bermúdez Romero" Herbarium. University of Oriente. Sucre Center
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