Research Grants
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Diversity and distribution of the fern genus Parablechnum in Ecuador
Project summary:
This project investigates Parablechnum fern diversity in Ecuador, focusing on taxonomically challenging areas. It involves reviewing herbaria specimens, fieldwork, workshops, and creating a field guide. Collaborations with Ecuadorian herbaria and the University of Vermont facilitate research to address unresolved species complexes.
First Name:
Sonia Molino
Highest degree:
PhD
Year obtained:
2022
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within last three years)
Spain
Ferns and fern allies
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Molino, S., W. Testo, R.C. Moran. In press. A new name for plants previously called Parablechnum christii (Blechnaceae) in Costa Rica and Panama. Novon.
Molino, S., I. Lafuente‡, G. Rouhan & R. Medina. 2022. Morphological and molecular evidence reject conspecificity of Malagasy and Mascarene Parablechnum (Polypodiopsida, Blechnaceae). PhytoKeys 214: 47–60. https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.214.95125
Testo, W.L.*, A.L. Gasper, S. Molino, J.M. Gabriel y Galán, A. Salino, V.A.O. Dittrich & E. Sessa. 2022. Long-distance dispersal dominates the evolutionary history of a globally-distributed fern family. American Journal of Botany. 109: 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajb2.16062
Wal, A.P.‡, S. Molino*, A. Murciano, C. Prada & J.M. Gabriel y Galán. 2021. Biometrics of the sporangia and spores of the Parablechnum cordatum complex (Blechnaceae, Polypodiopsida). Botanica Complutensis 45(1): e73655 https://dx.doi.org/10.5209/bocm.73655
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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Budget (USD):
1650
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
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