The ambition of this Partnership is to have an impact on radiation protection of humans and the environment in many ways. By gaining and consolidating scientific knowledge, the results of the research activities will support the implementation of the European Basic Safety Standards, to help cope with the new requirements and harmonize the practices throughout Europe. The holistic approach covers both fundamental science for exposure and effects, risk assessment, perception and management, as well as development of measurement techniques, innovative tools, methods and best practices to cope with the existing and emerging issues related to radiation exposure, thus creating a major impact for society. New knowledge will contribute to evidence-based recommendations at international level and informed risk communication.
The general objective of this Partnership is to improve radiological protection of members of the public, patients, workers and environment in all exposure scenarios and provide solutions and recommendations for optimised protection in accordance with the BSS. This objective will be reached by multidisciplinary research, innovation and citizen involvement activities in a collaborative approach of scientists, regulators and stakeholders. Research projects focusing on identified research and innovation priorities will be selected through competitive open calls.
The general objective will be reached through the achievement of six specific objectives:
- To innovate in ionising radiation based medical applications combating cancer and other diseases by new and optimised diagnostic and therapeutic approaches improving patient health and safety and supporting transfer of the R&I outcome to practice.
- To improve scientific understanding of the variability in individual radiation response and health risk of exposure.
- To support regulations and implementation of the BSS and improve practices in the domain of low dose exposures of humans and the environment by better understanding and reducing uncertainties in risk estimates.
- To provide the scientific basis to recommendations, procedures and tools for assuring better preparedness to response and recovery from a potential radiological event or nuclear accident and to improve the know-how to manage legacy sites.
- To maintain a sustainable expertise capability on radiation protection issues across the EU by fostering the availability, the use, and the sharing of existing state-of-the-art infrastructures at European level and beyond, and conducting education and training activities.
- To involve all the relevant stakeholders at the different stages of the implementation of research projects and assure efficient dissemination, knowledge management and uptake of results
