Research Grants
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Sedges of Western Patagonia: exploring one of the last limits of the cold realms
Project summary:
This project investigates the Carex genus in Chilean Patagonia's Aysen and Magallanes poorly studied regions. It aims to address taxonomic, systematic, and ecological gaps, combining herbarium revisions and fieldwork in collaboration with local botanists. We will gather and publish new ecological, conservation, and chorological data, through Cyperaceae.org and specialized journals.
First Name:
Ana Isabel Morales Alonso
Highest degree:
Master Course on Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
Year obtained:
2022
Applicant Status:
Current student
Spain
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Morales-Alonso A*, Muñoz-Schüler P, Pereira-Silva L, Donadío S, Martín-Bravo S, Jiménez-Mejías P*. A synopsis of Carex subgenus Psyllophorae, sect. Junciformes (Cyperaceae) in South America. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. XX: 1-41 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1093/botlinnean/boae038.
Morales-Alonso A*, Gebauer S, Cano A, Oleas NH, Pinto-Zárate J, Martín-Bravo S, Jiménez-Mejías P. Fieldwork, herbarium revisions and DNA barcode: basic ingredients to shed light on the dark realms of plant biodiversity. An example with two enigmatic Andean Carex (Cyperaceae) species. Systematic Botany. 49(1): 209-226 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1600/036364424X17110456120776.
Morales-Alonso A*, Villaverde T, Jiménez-Mejías P. (2023). Geometric Morphometrics sheds light on the systematics affinities of two enigmatic dwarf Neotropical sedges (Carex, Cyperaceae). PhytoKeys 232: 167–187. https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.232.100410
Jiménez-Mejías P*, Morales-Alonso A*, Oleas NH, Sánchez E, Martín-Bravo S, Masa-Iranzo I, S. Meseguer A (2023) New relevant chorological and conservation data on Carex (Cyperaceae) and Hypericum (Hypericaceae) from Ecuador. Biodiversity Data Journal 11: e99603. https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.11.e99603 (*corresponding authors).
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
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
2023