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 12 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 read21 January 2026Rooftop solar could meet 40% of EU’s long-term electricity demand4 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 RepositoryMagazine12 February 2026The LYRA-10 Experiment: Irradiation of Light Water Reactor Pressure Vessel Steels with Systematic Variations in Ni, Mn, and Si Contents to Assess Long-Term Operation–Enhanced EmbrittlementMagazine12 February 2026New insights into technical challenges and barriers for implementing circular strategies within the built environmentMagazine12 February 2026A Decade of 3D Laser Scanning for Design Information Verification: Lessons Learned from OnkaloStudy12 February 2026Second interim report for design and behavioural research study to create evidence-based, EU harmonised consumer waste sorting labelsSee 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@EU Joint Research CentreEU Science, Research & InnovationEU Joint Research CentreOther 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.
Magazine12 February 2026The LYRA-10 Experiment: Irradiation of Light Water Reactor Pressure Vessel Steels with Systematic Variations in Ni, Mn, and Si Contents to Assess Long-Term Operation–Enhanced Embrittlement
Magazine12 February 2026New insights into technical challenges and barriers for implementing circular strategies within the built environment
Magazine12 February 2026A Decade of 3D Laser Scanning for Design Information Verification: Lessons Learned from Onkalo
Study12 February 2026Second interim report for design and behavioural research study to create evidence-based, EU harmonised consumer waste sorting labels
