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 focusThinking about coming to work for the JRC in Petten, the Netherlands? Watch this video and find out more about life in Petten.JRC Science for digital wellbeing: promoting evidence to support EU digital policies for a safer and happier digital environment.Training for researchers call: discover the European Laboratory of Structural Assessment (ELSA), its Hopkinson Bar and Reaction Wall. 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 18 February 2026New control material to improve protection of consumers from food poisoning3 min read12 February 2026JRC transfers nuclear research equipment to the Czech Academy of Sciences 1 min read10 February 2026Severe drought hits East Africa, driving a potential humanitarian crisis2 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 RepositoryMagazine24 February 2026Novel deep learning algorithm in soil erodibility factor predicting at a continental scaleMagazine24 February 2026Combining MFA and LCA models to unveil the EU plastic value chain impactsMagazine24 February 2026Genomic analysis in chemotherapy-naïve prostate cancer prior to PSMA-targeted treatmentScientific paper24 February 2026Climate change induced carbonation and corrosion of EU building stock: recent findingsSee all our publications Upcoming events27Feb2026Training and workshopsUrban agglomerations: presenting a new prototype15-20Mar2026Training and workshopsNuclear Skills Winter School17Mar2026Conferences and summitsScience communication beyond tomorrow IV See all events Follow the JRC on social mediaeu_scienceEU Science, Research and Innovation@EU_JRC@EUJointResearchCentreEU Science, Research & Innovation@EUJointResearchCentreOther social networks
Thinking about coming to work for the JRC in Petten, the Netherlands? Watch this video and find out more about life in Petten.
JRC Science for digital wellbeing: promoting evidence to support EU digital policies for a safer and happier digital environment.
Training for researchers call: discover the European Laboratory of Structural Assessment (ELSA), its Hopkinson Bar and Reaction Wall.
Scientific activities by areaFrom AI to quantum; from climate to competitiveness, we work on all areas of EU policy.
18 February 2026New control material to improve protection of consumers from food poisoning3 min read
Magazine24 February 2026Novel deep learning algorithm in soil erodibility factor predicting at a continental scale
Magazine24 February 2026Genomic analysis in chemotherapy-naïve prostate cancer prior to PSMA-targeted treatment
Scientific paper24 February 2026Climate change induced carbonation and corrosion of EU building stock: recent findings
