Research Grants
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Exploring Endemism through a Permanent Forest Dynamics Plot at the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia
Project summary:
At the isolated forest of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, we will set up a permanent 1-hectare forest dynamics plot to study plant communities. Given the scarcity of sampling in the area and the high rates of endemism, we expect to expand species ranges and find species new to science.
First Name:
Manuel Bernal-Escobar
Highest degree:
MSc
Year obtained:
2013
Applicant Status:
Current student
United States
Ferns and fern allies, Gymnosperms, Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Bernal-Escobar, M., Zuleta, D. and Feeley, K.J. (2022), Changes in the climate suitability and growth rates of trees in eastern North America. Ecography, 2022: e06298. https://doi.org/10.1111/ecog.06298
Ramirez Correa JA, Molina Grajales EC, Bernal Escobar M. 2010. Annual growth rings in Rhizophora mangle L. from Cispatá bay, Colombia. Rev.Fac.Nal.Agr.Medellín 63(2).
Arango DA et al. Caracterización de la flora. En: Plan de Ordenación Forestal del Cerro Murrucucú, cuencas hidrográficas de las quebradas Tay, Urrá, Ceniza, y Juí, Área de amortiguamiento del Parque Nacional Natural Paramillo, Municipio de Tierralta, Departamento de Córdoba. Corporación Autónoma regional de los Valles del Sinú y San Jorge – CVS y Universidad Nacional de Colombia, sede Medellín. ISBN 978-958-8256-81-8.
Bernal Escobar M. Estudio dendroecológico de la dinámica forestal en un gradiente altitudinal tropical. Master´s Theses. CATIE. 2013.
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
University of Miami
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