The JRC provides evidence-based knowledge to support EU policies and positively impact society Science you can trustWhen policy makers create laws that affect millions of Europeans, what can they rely on? Who can they trust?From science to policyThe Joint Research Centre is the science and knowledge service of the European Commission. We put independent science at the heart of EU policymaking. In focusMeet Daniel Pohoryles, who works on testing the seismic performance of Europe’s buildings to help ensure new ones are safely built.Use our labs for your research! Calls are open for 4 JRC labs - addressed to universities, research bodies and SMEs.JRC science for intergenerational fairness and today's policies: what future for our children and grandchildren? Our work Scientific activities by areaFrom AI to quantum; from climate to competitiveness, we work on all areas of EU policy.Scientific tools and databasesThe JRC offers over 60 scientific tools and databases. LaboratoriesThe JRC has over 50 laboratories and testing facilities.JRC Publications RepositoryFind all JRC reports and studies. The JRC in numbers 3000+open-access data sets100+models used1/3new initiatives supported (average)70%staff engaged in research Latest news 6 May 2026How to lift 18 million Europeans out of poverty: evidence from JRC research4 min read24 April 2026Food crises: no respite as 1.4 m people suffer the most severe level of food insecurity in 20257 min read16 April 2026Fractured reality: how algorithms fuel polarisation and affect democracy4 min readSee all news Research updatesLatest scientific developmentsSee all updates >The JRC explainsDeep dives on the science behind key topicsSee all explainers > Latest publicationsOur publications are available on the JRC Publications RepositoryScientific paper14 May 2026Trait space and compactness: A new perspective on explaining variations in primary productivityReference data asset13 May 2026Data and Analysis for CROSS-Border RegionsScientific paper13 May 2026Challenges on detection, identification and monitoring of indoor airborne chemical-biological agentsScientific paper13 May 2026Spillover effects of natural capital: Implications for regional development and cohesion policy in the European UnionSee all our publications Upcoming events18-22May2026Training and workshopsRoot cause analysis and event investigation trainingThis annual training course aims to provide or enhance theoretical knowledge and practical skills in investigating and analysing unusual events at nuclear installations.19-22May2026Conferences and summits34th European Biomass Conference & ExhibitionThe world’s leading platform for biomass research, technology development and innovation.19-22May2026Training and workshopsEmerging multidisciplinary computing visions | Early-career researchers shaping shared futures We invite early-career researchers to submit their work-in-progress to our workshop at CPDP 1026, organized by the ADAPT Centre and the European Commission.See all events Follow the JRC on social mediaEU Science, Research and InnovationEU Science, Research & Innovation@EUJointResearchCentre@EUJointResearchCentreeu_science@EU_JRC
Meet Daniel Pohoryles, who works on testing the seismic performance of Europe’s buildings to help ensure new ones are safely built.
Use our labs for your research! Calls are open for 4 JRC labs - addressed to universities, research bodies and SMEs.
JRC science for intergenerational fairness and today's policies: what future for our children and grandchildren?
Scientific activities by areaFrom AI to quantum; from climate to competitiveness, we work on all areas of EU policy.
24 April 2026Food crises: no respite as 1.4 m people suffer the most severe level of food insecurity in 20257 min read
Scientific paper14 May 2026Trait space and compactness: A new perspective on explaining variations in primary productivity
Scientific paper13 May 2026Challenges on detection, identification and monitoring of indoor airborne chemical-biological agents
Scientific paper13 May 2026Spillover effects of natural capital: Implications for regional development and cohesion policy in the European Union
18-22May2026Training and workshopsRoot cause analysis and event investigation trainingThis annual training course aims to provide or enhance theoretical knowledge and practical skills in investigating and analysing unusual events at nuclear installations.
19-22May2026Conferences and summits34th European Biomass Conference & ExhibitionThe world’s leading platform for biomass research, technology development and innovation.
19-22May2026Training and workshopsEmerging multidisciplinary computing visions | Early-career researchers shaping shared futures We invite early-career researchers to submit their work-in-progress to our workshop at CPDP 1026, organized by the ADAPT Centre and the European Commission.
