Plants Above Treeline | alpine plants

The Joint Botanical Tours Grant Application

Grant Application

Thank you for your interest in the Joint Botanical Tours Grant, an initiative of Plants Above Treeline (PAT).

The grant supports young botanical enthusiasts aged 18–30 who wish to gain firsthand experience of alpine plants in their natural habitats.

We welcome applications from students, horticulturists, amateur botanists and others with a genuine interest in alpine plants. Formal botanical qualifications are not required.

The grant covers accommodation, meals, local transportation and applicable local fees during the excursion.

Travel to and from the destination must be arranged and financed by the grant recipient.

Applicants must be members of Plants Above Treeline. Membership is currently free.

First name

Last name

Phone

Country of Residence

Tour Destination

Start Date of the Tour

Day

Month

Year

Your Botanical Interests and Experience. Tell us about your interest in alpine plants and any relevant experience. This may include education, work, horticultural activities, personal interests or independent learning.

Your Motivation and Expectations Why would you like to participate in this excursion, and what do you hope to learn or achieve? You may also explain how you expect to use or share the knowledge and experience gained.

The Importance of Grant Support. How would receiving the JBT Grant help you participate in this botanical excursion? Please briefly explain how the financial support would make participation possible or more accessible for you.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The use of AI for translation or language assistance will not negatively affect your application. However, we expect all information about your experience, motivation and expectations to reflect your own circumstances,

No, I have not used any AI tools

Yes, for translation, spelling or language improvement only.

Yes, to help structure, draft or rewrite parts of my application.

Declaration and Confirmation

I understand that the grant covers accommodation, meals, local transportation and applicable local fees during the excursion, but that I am responsible for arranging and financing my travel to and from the destination.

I confirm that the information provided is accurate and that I meet the published eligibility requirements.

I have read the information about how Plants Above Treeline processes personal data submitted through this application.

Application Information

Applications will be assessed based on the applicant's botanical interests, motivation, anticipated learning opportunities and the importance of financial support.

Submitting an application does not guarantee a grant or participation in the excursion.

The application deadline and notification date will be specified in the announcement for the relevant grant opportunity.