IRPA - INTERNATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

IRPA is the international voice of the radiation protection profession. It is an association of radiation protection professionals joining through national and regional radiation protection societies. We promote the worldwide enhancement of professional competence, radiation protection culture, and practice by providing benchmarks of good practice, and encouraging the application of the highest standards of professional conduct, skills, and knowledge for the benefit of individuals and society.

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Support the Montreal Fund

The Montreal Fund is used to support the attendance of young professionals at IRPA Congresses. The fund is maintained through donations, and we need your help to keep it going. Read on for more details on the fund and to see those who have contributed over the past year.

Young Generation Network

The IRPA Young Generation Network (YGN) is an international network of Young Professionals across the field of Radiation Protection. Membership is open to all members of national radiation protection YGNs and, where a national YGN is not in place, students or professionals working within the first 10 years of their career.

IRPA Bulletin

The IRPA Bulletin is your source for news and updates from IRPA and our Associate Societies. Make sure you're signed up to receive Bulletin emails straight to your inbox, and let us know if you have news to share with the radiation protection community - we'd love to publish your story!

Sievert Award

The International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) is pleased to announce Dr. María del Rosario Pérez as the winner of the 2024 Rolf M. Sievert Award. This award is made in recognition of outstanding contributions to radiological protection and honours the memory of a pioneer in radiological protection, Professor Rolf Sievert.

Who are we?

IRPA is an international association of individual radiation protection practitioners joining through national or regional societies. Our members cover all fields of radiation protection from countries across the globe. Find out more about what we do and why you should engage with us!

Associate Societies

IRPA is made up of 53 Associate Societies in 68 countries. If your national association isn't already a part of IRPA, then read on for more information on the benefits of becoming an Associate Society. Even if you don't have a national association, let us know and we can help get you on your way.

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NORM Mangement Conference - 30 March - 2 April 2027

2026-10-20 Organised by Informa, with the European NORM Association and in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the conference will provide an authoritative and neutral platform that bridges policy, science, practical solutions to industry practice.

Upcoming IRPA Refresher Webinar

2026-08-29 September 25, 2026 - Radiation shielding in interventional radiology: wearable lead, devices and barriers. Register here: https://burkinc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ejcsGj8NSBSh1hpWIL4F5Q#/registration

In Memoriam: Professor Marie-Claire Cantone (1957 to 2025)

2025-05-16 A Respected Leader and Cherished Member of the IRPA Community

The September issue of the IRPA Bulletin is now online!

2024-10-15 Check out a full recap of the highlights from IRPA 16

2021 - 2024 Executive Council Report

2024-07-08 It's been a very productive term, despite being shortened by the pandemic. Read all about IRPA's accomplishments in the 2021-2024 EC term report.

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