Research Grants
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Systematics and Evolution of Grindelia (Asteraceae): Temporal and Spatial Connections Between Hemispheres
Project summary:
This project aims to reconstruct a phylogeny of Grindelia (Asteraceae) based on phylogenomic data, integrated with taxonomic revision and morphometric analyses. Broad sampling across North and South America will clarify species relationships, revise South American taxa, investigate biogeographic and diversification processes, and promote integration among taxonomists working on the genus.
First Name:
Fernando
Highest degree:
MSc in Botany
Year obtained:
2025
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brazil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Fernandes, F., Büneker, H.M., Iganci, J., Souza-Chies, T.T.D., Heiden, G., 2025. Grindelia rheophila (Asteraceae, Astereae): a new species and a river-borne exception in a genus shaped by deserts. Phytotaxa, 720(1): 35–45. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.720.1.3
Fernandes, F., Iganci, J., Souza-Chies, T.T.D., & Heiden, G. 2025. Species Conservation Dependence on a Reliable Taxonomy as Emphasized by the Extinction Risk Assessment of Grindelia atlantica (Asteraceae: Astereae). Conservation, 5(3): 36. https://doi.org/10.3390/conservation5030036
Fernandes, F.; Abreu, F. P.; Kaltchuk-Santos, E.; Souza-Chies, T. T.; Heiden, G. Tamanho de genoma de três espécies de Grindelia Willd. (Asteraceae) nativas do Pampa. In: II Encontro de Botânicos da Região Sul, 2023, Lages. Anais do II Encontro de Botânicos da Região Sul, 2023.
Fernandes, F., Iganci, J., Souza-Chies, T.T.D. & Heiden, G. 2026 (in press). The first gumweed species from the Atlantic Forest: the magnificent and endemic Grindelia magnifica (Asteraceae, Astereae). Systematic Botany.
Applicant Details
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
Universidade Federal do Rio grande do Sul - UFRGS
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Fernandes
Yes, but it was unsuccessful
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
2025
Year of previous application:
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