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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?
If you’re a researcher looking for your next challenge, discover what makes JRC Geel such a great place to work and live!
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 paper27 April 2026Precipitation observing network gaps limit climate change impact assessment
Report27 April 2026Comparing maps in the context of the EU Regulation on deforestation-free supply chains for Thailand
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 you early-career researchers (Master’s student or PhD candidate) to submit their research-in-progress to our workshop at CPDP 1026: 'Emerging multidisciplinary computing visions: Early-stage researchers shaping shared futures', organised by the ADAPT Centre and the European Commission.
