Research Grants
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Taxonomic revision of Bornean Acranthera (Rubiaceae)
Project summary:
The project aims to revise the taxonomy of Acranthera (Rubiaceae) of Borneo, after almost 80 years since the monograph by Bremekamp (1947). To achieve this, morphological study of specimens from regionally important herbaria especially Herbarium Bogoriense takes priority as much of the known taxa and type specimens are represented there.
First Name:
Hoo Pui Kiat
Highest degree:
MSc
Year obtained:
2023
Applicant Status:
Current student
Malaysia
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 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):
1640
Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia
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