Research Grants
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Taxonomic revision and phylogenetic systematics of the subtribe Gonolobinae Liede (Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae) in southern Brazil
Project summary:
This project investigates the taxonomy and evolutionary relationships of Gonolobinae (Apocynaceae) in southern Brazil through fieldwork, herbarium studies, and chloroplast DNA phylogenetics. It aims to clarify species delimitations, update generic boundaries, produce identification tools, and fill major knowledge gaps for poorly known taxa, supporting biodiversity research and conservation efforts.
First Name:
Willian
Highest degree:
MSc
Year obtained:
2023
Applicant Status:
Current student
Porto Alegre
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
PIOVESANI, W. S.; FERREIRA, P. P. A.; SEGER, G. D. S. 2024. Clematis serrana (Ranunculaceae), a new endemic species to the Atlantic Forest highlands in Southern Brazil. Phytotaxa 660: 149-160. http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.660.2.5
PIOVESANI, W. S.; FERREIRA, P. P. A.; SEGER, G. D. S. 2025. A comprehensive description and range extension of the formerly Bolivian endemic Clematis uruboensis (Ranunculaceae) to Brazil. Phytotaxa 706: 281-288. http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.706.3.6
PIOVESANI, W. S.; FERREIRA, P.P.A.; SEGER, G.D.S. 2026 (in press). The Genus Clematis (Ranunculaceae) in Brazil. Systematic Botany.
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
UFRGS
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Piovesani
Yes, but it was unsuccessful
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
2025