This publication provides an overview of the analytical applications of synchrotron radiation (SR) sources in the fields of cultural heritage, forensics and materials science, and presents relevant research projects carried out by 14 Member States. The papers included in this publication were presented by experts during a technical meeting held at the IAEA. The meeting provided a forum for specialists in SR applications to review the current status of, and developments and trends in, SR applications, with an emphasis on the fields of cultural heritage, forensics and characterization of energy related materials.