P007492 revised AU-VU:EOAS Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation

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 English AACR2 Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules Corporate Body created 2024-10-01 human Helen Cohn updated 2026-04-22 human https://www.eoas.info/biogs/P007492b.htm corporateBody Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Foundation AACR2 Ramaciotti Australia Foundation 1970 Start Place Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Philanthropic trust Medical Research The Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Foundation was established in 1970 by Vera Ramaciotti, using the proceeds realised from the sale of the Theatre Royal and other properties in Sydney left to Clive and Vera in the will of their father. Intended to provide substantial support for biomedical research particularly in the fields of molecular biology, genetics and immunology, the Foundation operates with a Scientific Advisory Committee and is managed by Perpetual Trustees. The first grants were made in 1971. The Foundation is regarded as one of the largest private contributors to biomedical research in Australia.

Grants made by the Foundation include:
Health Investment Grant - grants of up to $100,000, awarded to individuals in universities, public hospitals or institutes for a contribution towards health or medical research with the potential path to clinical application within five years;
Biomedical Research Award - grants of $1 million, awarded every two years to a group or individual undertaking biomedical research within universities, public hospitals, medical research institutes or other similar organisations;
Medal for Excellence in Biomedical Research - an annual award of $50,000 to an individual who has made an outstanding discovery (or discoveries) in clinical or experimental biomedical research that has had an important impact on biomedical science, clinical science, or the way in which healthcare is delivered.

 Ramaciotti Medal for Excellence in Biomedical Research, Clive and Vera Research Foundation (1996 - )

The Foundation has awarded the Medal since 1996

 Robertson, Rutherford Ness (Bob) (1913 - 2001)

Chairman, Scientific Advisory Committee 1971 - 1973

 'Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Foundation', in Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation, Centre for Transformative Innovation, Swinburne University of Technology Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Foundation Swinburne University of Technology, Centre for Transformative Innovation Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation Resource: Ramaciotti awards and recipients Ramaciotti awards and recipients Sydney Perpetual 2024