Illuminate PitchFest will shine a light on the next generation of world-class research, happening right here at Telethon Kids Institute.
Ten trailblazing researchers selected from the Institute’s internal academic panel will pitch their research projects in the hopes of securing an Illuminate Award, philanthropically supported by people with a shared vision of happy, healthy kids.
On the night, guests will be invited to vote for their favourite pitch as part of the People’s Choice Illuminate Award.
Following the pitches, you will have the opportunity to meet the researchers and enjoy some refreshments.
This exciting event offers a platform for emerging researchers to develop and refine their research ideas with resources and mentorship.
Telethon Kids Institute Chair, the Hon Julie Bishop, can attest to the value of programs like these, having personally mentored and supported the work of early to mid-career researchers at Telethon Kids. As one of our founding Illuminate Award supporters, we are excited to have Julie attend the event in 2024 and share what drives her passion for supporting child health researchers.
Don’t miss out – secure your ticket now! We can’t wait to see you there.
If you would like to support an Illuminate Award or find out more about Illuminate PitchFest please email giving@thekids.org.au.
What are the Illuminate Awards?
At Telethon Kids our greatest asset is our people. We are strongly invested in the future of child medical research welcoming, nurturing, and encouraging the best and most innovative Australian and international researchers. However, our best and brightest researchers face an increasingly competitive environment in securing research funding.
This means substantial delays in research and even career insecurity, particularly for early and mid-career researchers.
With support from you, our donor community by funding an Illuminate Award, we can ensure our future changemakers are empowered to turn research into reality.
This is an in-person event only.
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February 21, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Venue: The Kids Research Institute Australia – The Manda
Venue Phone: 08 6319 1000
Venue Website: https://www.thekids.org.au/about-us/our-locations/
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Meet us on the ground floor, Northern entrance of PCH. You can access The Manda on Level 6 via the Yellow lifts.
For more information on visiting Telethon Kids Institute, including public transport options and parking facilities, visit; https://www.thekids.org.au/about-us/our-locations/visiting-the-institute/
Parking is limited, so we encourage carpooling or taking public transport. Use the Transperth JourneyPlanner to help map your journey.