Research information for researchers

Working with radiation sources

If your research involves working with radiation sources, you may need:

  • a Possession Licence – if you what to have the overall ownership and control of a radiation source
  • an Approval to Acquire – if you want to purchase or obtain a radiation source
  • a Use Licence – if you want to use a radiation source.

If you’re research involves imaging, you’ll need to have a radiation dose and risk assessment report prepared by a qualified medical physicist. Find out more about radiation dose and risk assessments for research.

Working with regulated poisons

If your research involves working with regulated poisons, you may need to apply for general approval to use them.

Find out about research and analysis with regulated poisons.

Last updated: 31 July 2023