Education
The Jordan Research and Training Reactor (JRTR) is a key pillar of Jordan’s national strategy for nuclear education and capacity building. It also serves as a regional model for integrating academic education with practical applications in a real operational environment. Designed as both a research and educational facility, the reactor works closely with universities and scientific institutions to provide direct learning opportunities for students, engineers, and researchers. In addition, it supports specialized training for personnel from the Public Security Directorate, the Jordanian Armed Forces, and the Royal Medical Services through direct access to a dedicated nuclear research and training reactor. JRTR also operates as a training center in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through technical cooperation projects and the Postgraduate Educational Course in Radiation Protection and the Safety of Radiation Sources (PGEC).
The educational programs cover key nuclear disciplines, including reactor physics, nuclear instrumentation and control, radiation protection and occupational safety, radiation measurements, radioisotope production, neutron activation analysis, nuclear security, quality assurance and control, and safety and licensing.
The reactor includes laboratories and classrooms that support the education and training of staff, students, researchers, and trainees in areas such as nuclear engineering, reactor physics, radiochemistry, nuclear technology, radiation protection, and other related scientific fields. Through these structured partnerships, students participate in experimental research, graduation projects, and hands-on laboratory training in a safe environment under expert supervision. All educational activities are conducted within a rigorous quality assurance program to ensure adherence to the highest standards of safety, security, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Thanks to its flexible design and advanced capabilities, the reactor provides an ideal environment for academic enrichment and for advancing the peaceful uses of nuclear energy in Jordan and the region.