Research Grants
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Bryophytes of the Brazilian Pampa: an assessment based on herbarium records
Project summary:
This project provides a floristic assessment of bryophyte diversity in the Brazilian Pampa using herbarium records. It improves taxonomic resolution and georeferencing of occurrence data, compiles a curated dataset, and produces distribution maps to identify sampling gaps, support future taxonomic revisions, and strengthen biodiversity knowledge in one of Brazil’s most threatened biomes
First Name:
Talita
Highest degree:
PhD
Year obtained:
2025
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within the last 12 months)
Brazil
Bryophytes
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
DEWES, T. S.; BATISTA, W. V. S. M. ; BORDIN, J.; WAECHTER, J. L. Influence of microhabitats on the
bryophyte community in a coastal subtropical forest. Biodiversity and Conservation, 34:4641–4658,
2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-025-03171-1
AIRES, E. T.; DEWES, T. S. BATISTA, W. V. S. M.; LIMA, J. S.; PERALTA, D. F.; BORDIN, J. Besides
Brazilian Pampa richness bryophyte: a functional structure approach. In: XX International Botanical
Congress, 2024, Madrid. Book of Abstracts. Posters. Madrid: Fase 20 Ediciones, 2024. p. 668-669.
DEWES, T. S.; PERALTA, D. F. ; BORDIN, J. As 100 primeiras espécies de briófitas, com sete novos
registros para o Sul do Brasil identificadas no Parque Estadual de Itapeva, Torres, Rio Grande do Sul.
Hoehnea, 48:e1272020, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/2236-8906-127/2020
BORDIN, J. ; DEWES, T. S. ; PERALTA, D. F. ; FERRI, M. ; ROSA, B. R. New occurrences of bryophyte
species in Southern Brazil: bryodiversity scarcely known? Check List, Journal of species list and
distribution, 16:915-926, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.15560/16.4.915
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
Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Dewes
No
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
0