Research Grants
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Investigating the evolution and classification of a Vellozia (Velloziaceae) clade from Chapada Diamantina (Bahia, Brazil)
Project summary:
This project investigates species delimitation and diversification in the Vellozia albiflora (Velloziaceae) clade from the Chapada Diamantina by integrating fieldwork, herbarium studies, and phylogenetic and phylogeographic analyses. It aims to clarify taxonomy and test hypotheses on diversification dynamics in the Brazilian Campos Rupestres.
First Name:
Renato
Highest degree:
Master
Year obtained:
2025
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brazil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Magri, R.A., Luebert, F., Cabral, A., Alcantara, S., Lohmann, L.G., Prado, J. & Lopes, J.C. 2025. Historical biogeography of Vellozia (Velloziaceae) reveals range expansion in South American mountaintops after climatic cooling events and increased diversification rates after the occupation of Southern Espinhaço Province. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 201(2): 115–127. https://doi.org/10.1093/botlinnean/boae072
Magri, R.A., Prado, J. & Lopes, J.C. 2024. Two new critically endangered species of Vellozia (Velloziaceae) from the Campos Rupestres of Espinhaço Range, Brazil. Phytotaxa 652 (1): 001–009. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.652.1
Bugado, R.E., Shrestha, N., Magri, R.A., Prado, J., Lopes, J.C. 2025. Vanishing ecosystems: The looming threat of climate change on an iconic genus Vellozia in the Brazilian campos rupestres. Global Ecology and Conservation 58: e03439. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03439
Cabral, A., Magri, R.A. & Lopes, J.C. 2022. Increasing knowledge on the diversity of canelas-de-ema in the campo rupestre: two new species of Vellozia (Velloziaceae) from the southern Espinhaço Range, Brazil. Plant Ecology and Evolution 155(3): 343–352. https://doi.org/10.5091/plecevo.94326
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):
1850
University of São Paulo
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Magri
Yes, but it was unsuccessful
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
2022