With space exploration ambitions reaching unprecedented heights,
agencies around the globe are working tirelessly to prepare astronauts
for missions beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Future endeavors, such as
establishing a permanent lunar base or embarking on manned missions to
Mars, will require extended human presence in space — a challenging
environment where exposure to ionizing radiation far exceeds terrestrial
levels.
This training course delves into the critical aspects of radiation
protection for space travel, exploring the unique spectrum of space
radiation, its impacts on human health and materials, and strategies for
protecting astronauts and spacecraft from radiation damage.
Students will gain a solid understanding of the space radiation
environment, its measurement, its biological effects, and potential
mitigation strategies.
Upon completion of this Radiation protection research for space applications course, participants will have knowledge on the radiation protection aspects related with (future) human space exploration.
After completion of the course, learners will be able to:
Participants are requested to send in an application file (1 pdf file) containing following items:
Contact details;
Brief motivation to attend the course (max. 200 words);
Scientific CV with current position and field of research.
This should be sent to academy@sckcen.be, the latest on September 14, 2025.
Applicants will be informed about the evaluation not later than
September 19, 2025. They will then be contacted by the SCK CEN Academy
and asked to log in into the SCK CEN Academy registration system or
confirmation of their participation.