The 2008 Ramaciotti Grant applications closed as at 30 June 2008

Ramaciotti Grants (General Awards)

Since 1971, the Ramaciotti Grants (General Awards) have honoured groups or individuals in universities, public hospitals or institutes undertaking biomedical research. Grants of up to $30,000 are awarded each year in two divisions – establishment and equipment. Establishment grants provide financial support for young researchers, while equipment grants go towards the purchase of a major piece of equipment.

Grants are awarded by Perpetual (the Foundations’ trustee) on the recommendation of a Scientific Advisory Committee. See the application guidelines for full criteria.

The 2008 Ramaciotti Medal applications closed as at 30 June 2008

Ramaciotti Medal

Ramaciotti Medal is an annual award of $50,000. It was introduced in 1995 by Perpetual to recognise excellence in Australian biomedical research by honouring an individual who has made an outstanding contribution in the field or related medicine/healthcare.

To win the Ramaciotti Medal, the individual must have been awarded a grant from the Foundation before and prove major medical advances in Australia that have positively impacted patient treatment as a direct result of that grant.

The applicant must be peer nominated and the winner is then selected by Perpetual with the help of the Ramaciotti Foundations’ Scientific Advisory Committee. See the application guidelines for full criteria.

Ramaciotti Foundation and Awards

A lasting legacy

The Ramaciotti Foundations are collectively one of the largest contributors to biomedical research in Australia having granted more than $43 million to research projects since 1970.

As Trustee of the Foundations, Perpetual is pleased to carry out the vision and generosity of Vera Ramaciotti who established the Foundations in 1970. Find out more about the history of Ramaciotti.

'Perpetual is very proud to be involved with the Ramaciotti Foundations - especially in our role as trustee. It has allowed us to carry out Vera’s charitable intentions.'

David Deverall, Managing Director, Perpetual