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Applications for the 2010 Ramaciotti Awards have now closedThe Ramaciotti Establishment and Equipment GrantsThe Ramaciotti Establishment and Equipment Grants honour groups or individuals in universities, public hospitals or institutes undertaking biomedical research. Establishment grants provide financial support for emerging researchers, while equipment grants go towards the purchase of a major piece of equipment. Perpetual is pleased to announce that in 2010 the Ramaciotti Establishment and Equipment grants have increased from $50,000 up to $75,000. Ramaciotti Medal for Biomedical ResearchThe Ramaciotti Medal is an annual award of $50,000. The Medal honours an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to clinical or biomedical research, or the way in which healthcare is delivered. A lasting legacyThe Ramaciotti Foundations are collectively one of the largest contributors to biomedical research in Australia having granted more than $47.5 million to research projects since 1970. As Trustee of the Foundations, Perpetual is pleased to carry out the vision and generosity of Vera Ramaciotti OBE who established the Foundations at Perpetual in 1970. Vera established the Foundations to give substantial support to biomedical research - an interest shared by Vera and her brother Clive.
'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 of making a significant impact to the community through medical research.' David Deverall, Managing Director, Perpetual |
