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 Erica Bol, an expert at the EU Policy Lab, whose work brings long-term thinking into today’s decision makingWork at the JRC and contribute to evidence-based policymaking to improve our societyJRC 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 13 April 2026Urban green spaces are scarce, while climate and wealth impact access4 min read7 April 2026Artificial intelligence in cardiovascular care: from promise to practice4 min read31 March 20262025 was EU’s most destructive wildfire season on record4 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 RepositoryMagazine14 April 2026Melting of ultra-high temperature materials: tantalum carbonitrides. Scientific paper13 April 2026A global typology for assessing socioeconomic impacts of the circular economyReport13 April 2026Ensuring safe hydrogen fuel operations: Lessons learned and safety considerations for industry operationsMagazine13 April 2026A climate stress testing exercise on loans to European small and medium enterprisesSee all our publications Upcoming events14-15Apr2026Training and workshops8th JRC Fiscal Policy Modelling WorkshopThe workshop focuses on the use of economic modelling for fiscal policy analysis. It gathers leading researchers and policy analysts working on topics closely related to the JRC’s own research agenda.16-17Apr2026Conferences and summitsNew Frontiers in Banking and Capital Markets ConferenceThe Conference will offer a platform for academics, policy makers, and market professionals to critically assess the future of ESG in financial markets and foster an evidence-based dialogue on trustworthy sustainability, real impact measurement, and regulatory convergence.20-21Apr2026Conferences and summits5th CEMS Global flood forecasting and monitoring meetingFind out the most recent developments of the Copernicus Global Flood Awareness System (GloFAS) and Global Flood Monitoring (GFM) tools.See all events Follow the JRC on social mediaeu_scienceEU Science, Research and Innovation@EU_JRC@EUJointResearchCentreEU Science, Research & Innovation@EUJointResearchCentreOther social networks
Meet Erica Bol, an expert at the EU Policy Lab, whose work brings long-term thinking into today’s decision making
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.
Scientific paper13 April 2026A global typology for assessing socioeconomic impacts of the circular economy
Report13 April 2026Ensuring safe hydrogen fuel operations: Lessons learned and safety considerations for industry operations
Magazine13 April 2026A climate stress testing exercise on loans to European small and medium enterprises
14-15Apr2026Training and workshops8th JRC Fiscal Policy Modelling WorkshopThe workshop focuses on the use of economic modelling for fiscal policy analysis. It gathers leading researchers and policy analysts working on topics closely related to the JRC’s own research agenda.
16-17Apr2026Conferences and summitsNew Frontiers in Banking and Capital Markets ConferenceThe Conference will offer a platform for academics, policy makers, and market professionals to critically assess the future of ESG in financial markets and foster an evidence-based dialogue on trustworthy sustainability, real impact measurement, and regulatory convergence.
20-21Apr2026Conferences and summits5th CEMS Global flood forecasting and monitoring meetingFind out the most recent developments of the Copernicus Global Flood Awareness System (GloFAS) and Global Flood Monitoring (GFM) tools.
