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 Ondřej Beneš - he studies the properties and behaviour of nuclear fuels to make nuclear energy safer, more efficient and independent.Use three of our labs for your research! Calls – addressed to universities, research bodies and SMEs – are open until 30 June.Join the NEB Festival 2026, taking place from 9 to 13 June in Brussels. It's about life, spaces and buildings. Free and open to all. 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 29 May 2026JRC identifies key opportunities for critical raw material recovery 3 min read27 May 2026How a prolonged Middle East crisis would impact energy prices and the EU economy 3 min read20 May 2026Floods with compounding hazards increased almost threefold in 30 years3 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 paper12 June 2026Advancing European Union Circular Economy in Product Policy: A Recyclability Index for Photovoltaic ModulesReport12 June 2026Uranium circularity for EU strategic autonomy and energy security: initial analysis, future research and policy optionsScientific paper12 June 2026Human neutralizing antibodies to cold linear epitopes and subdomain 1 of the SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoproteinScientific paper12 June 2026Role of solar PV in net-zero growth: An analysis of international manufacturers and policiesSee all our publications Upcoming events22-26Jun2026Training and workshopsThe 16th Edition of the Summer School on Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste ManagementAre you eager to learn from the experts and become an asset for the decommissioning industry? Join the 16th Edition of the Summer School on Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Management at JRC Ispra.24Jun2026Conferences and summitsScience for Ukraine’s recoveryThe JRC, in cooperation with Łukasiewicz Research Network, will organise its official side event of the The Ukraine Recovery Conference (UCR).25-26Jun2026Training and workshopsJRC Summer School on Sustainable Finance, 8th editionThe Joint Research Centre's 8th edition of Summer School on Sustainable Finance will take place on 25 and 26 June 2026 in Ispra, Italy.See all events Follow the JRC on social mediaEU Science, Research and InnovationEU Science, Research & Innovation@EUJointResearchCentre@EUJointResearchCentreeu_science@EU_JRC
Meet Ondřej Beneš - he studies the properties and behaviour of nuclear fuels to make nuclear energy safer, more efficient and independent.
Use three of our labs for your research! Calls – addressed to universities, research bodies and SMEs – are open until 30 June.
Join the NEB Festival 2026, taking place from 9 to 13 June in Brussels. It's about life, spaces and buildings. Free and open to all.
Scientific activities by areaFrom AI to quantum; from climate to competitiveness, we work on all areas of EU policy.
27 May 2026How a prolonged Middle East crisis would impact energy prices and the EU economy 3 min read
Scientific paper12 June 2026Advancing European Union Circular Economy in Product Policy: A Recyclability Index for Photovoltaic Modules
Report12 June 2026Uranium circularity for EU strategic autonomy and energy security: initial analysis, future research and policy options
Scientific paper12 June 2026Human neutralizing antibodies to cold linear epitopes and subdomain 1 of the SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein
Scientific paper12 June 2026Role of solar PV in net-zero growth: An analysis of international manufacturers and policies
22-26Jun2026Training and workshopsThe 16th Edition of the Summer School on Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste ManagementAre you eager to learn from the experts and become an asset for the decommissioning industry? Join the 16th Edition of the Summer School on Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Management at JRC Ispra.
24Jun2026Conferences and summitsScience for Ukraine’s recoveryThe JRC, in cooperation with Łukasiewicz Research Network, will organise its official side event of the The Ukraine Recovery Conference (UCR).
25-26Jun2026Training and workshopsJRC Summer School on Sustainable Finance, 8th editionThe Joint Research Centre's 8th edition of Summer School on Sustainable Finance will take place on 25 and 26 June 2026 in Ispra, Italy.
