Research Grants
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Underground underdogs: Unveiling the phylogenetics and pollination biology of Southeast Asian earth figs, Ficus subser. Geocarpicae (Moraceae), in Borneo
Project summary:
Earth figs are understudied fig trees that fruit underground on root-like stolons. Despite similar ecological niches and dense sympatric growth, they appear to be genetically isolated. Fieldwork in Borneo will help explain their diversity by studying phylogenetic relationships and plant scents.
First Name:
Yun Ye Ho
Highest degree:
Bachelor of Science
Year obtained:
2023
Applicant Status:
Current student
United State of America
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Gardner, E.M., Ho Y.Y., Pham, K.K., Puad, A.S.A. In review. The earth figs (Ficus, Moraceae) of Kapit, Sarawak, with six taxa new to science. The Gardens’ Bulletin Singapore.
Applicant Details
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
Case Western Reserve University
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
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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