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Research Grants

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Updated Phylogeny of the Tribe Spathicarpeae (Araceae: Aroideae)

Project summary:

This project aims to clarify the phylogenetic relationships within Spathicarpeae (Araceae, Aroideae) through an integrative approach combining morphology and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). By analyzing herbarium specimens and collaborating with experts, it will resolve taxonomic uncertainties and provide a stronger foundation for studies in biogeography, trait evolution, and conservation.

First Name:

Elmar José Hentz Júnior

elmarhentzjunior@gmail.com

Highest degree:

Master in Science

Year obtained:

2020

Applicant Status:

Current student

Brazil

Flowering plants

Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):

Hentz Júnior, E.J. (2024). Exploring Araceae in Europe:The Critical Role of Research Funding for Early-Career Scientists in Latin AmericaThe Aroid Bulletin, The European Aroid Society Newsletter v.4 (2).

Hentz Júnior, E.J. et al. (2021). Araceae from Serra do Brigadeiro State Park, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Phytotaxa (on-line), v. 497, p. 229-246.

Hentz Júnior, E.J. et al. (2022). Floristic Inventory of the Iguaçu and Iguazú National Parks (Brazil and Argentina): Bignoniaceae. Phytotaxa (on-line), v. 570(2), p. 165-192.

Hentz Júnior, E.J., Scatigna, A.V., Temponi, L.G., Caxambu, M.G., & Lima, L.C.P. (2024). Taxonomic synopsis of Plantaginaceae and Scrophulariaceae (Lamiales) in Iguazú and Iguaçu National Parks (Argentina and Brazil). Rodriguésia, 75.

Scoring Rubric

Your name:

c1. Scientific Merit

 

  • Scientific impact of the study in the proposed taxonomic group or the flora and funga of a geographic region – up to 10 points

  • Contribution to the generation of novel systematic/taxonomic/floristic data – up to 5 points

  • Quality and significance of questions being addressed – up to 10 points

  • 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

 

  • 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

  • Explicit inclusion of (a) the use and generation of collections, and (b) conferring with taxonomic/nomenclatural experts – up to 10 points

  • 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

  • The proposal involves taxonomic training, fieldwork, and herbarium visits  – up to 10 points

  • The proposal involves outreach, mentoring, and mobility exchange  – up to 10 points

This proposal scores:

/40

Applicant Details

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Target organism/s:

Previous publications

Budget (USD):

1500

Instituto de Pesquisa do Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro

Affiliation:

Grant Assessment

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Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?

Year of previous application:

2023

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