Research Grants
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Building a near-infrared spectral library to reveal new species of Ecclinusa (Sapotaceae, Chrysophylloideae) in South America
Project summary:
This proposal requests funding to visit key collections in Brazil, including IAN and MG (North), CEPEC, ALCB, HUEFS (Northeast), VIES, RB, and ESA (Southeast). The main goal is to obtain near-infrared spectral data, focusing on type specimens and others that have not yet been sampled. The initiative will allow for the updated identification of undetermined Ecclinusa specimens and related genera, as well as promote the use of spectroscopy in plant taxonomy through short training sessions at each visited institution.
First Name:
Caroline da Cruz Vasconcelos
Highest degree:
Doctoral degree
Year obtained:
2024
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within last three years)
Brazil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Vasconcelos CC, IDK Ferraz, FM Durgante, F Wittmann, J Schöngart, MTF Piedade, JLC Camargo, & MH Terra-Araujo. [In press]. Ecclinusa nervosa (Sapotaceae, Chrysophylloideae), a new species discovered in Central Amazonia. Systematic Botany 50(1).
Carvalho TCR, CC Vasconcelos, & MH Terra-Araujo. 2024. Testing the morphotype-based classification of two leaf shapes in Ecclinusa guianensis (Sapotaceae) from Central Amazonia. Brittonia 76: 398-410. DOI: 10.1007/s12228-024-09809-8
Vasconcelos CC, IDK Ferraz, MU Adrianzén, JLC Camargo, & MH Terra-Araujo. 2021. Chromolucuma brevipedicellata (Sapotaceae, Chrysophylloideae), a new tree species from Central Amazonia, Brazil. Brittonia 73(2): 211-219. DOI: 10.1007/s12228-021-09663-y
Vasconcelos CC, MU Adrianzén, JLC Camargo, & MH Terra-Araujo. 2020. Pouteria kossmanniae (Sapotaceae): a new species from Central Amazonia, Brazil. Phytotaxa 447(4): 265-275. DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.447.4.4
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
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
National Institute for Amazonian Research
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
2020