Research Grants
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Integrative systematic approach for resolving Impatiens urticifolia and I. jurpia species complexes in the Himalayan biodiversity hotspot region
Project summary:
The Impatiens urticifolia and I. jurpia complexes represent persistent taxonomic challenges in the Himalayas. This study aims to applies an integrative systematic approach combining fieldwork, herbarium research, morphology, cytology, and molecular phylogenetics to resolve species boundaries, test sectional circumscription, and document hidden diversity of balsams in this biodiversity hotspot region.
First Name:
Pakgam N
Highest degree:
MSc.
Year obtained:
2023
Applicant Status:
Current student
India
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Lendo, P.N., Sharma, A., & Begum, S. N. (2025). Diversity and distribution of Impatiens species in the Lower Dibang Valley and Anjaw District, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Presented at XXXV Annual Conference of the Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT) and the International Symposium on Global
Perspectives in Angiosperm Systematics, Traditional Knowledge, and Biodiversity Conservation, held at St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode, Kerala, India, from 21st to 23rd November 2025.
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
The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Lendo
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Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
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