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 paper4 June 2026Boron availability and fertiliser response of maize in soils from sub-Saharan AfricaReport4 June 2026Proceedings of the 26th Transport and Pollution (TaP) Conference Factsheet4 June 2026Heat Pump Market: Country FichesScientific paper3 June 2026Surveying the Farmer Survey: A Synthesis of ResearchPractices in the Netherlands, Slovenia and SwedenSee all our publications Upcoming events08-12Jun2026Expert meetingsInternational Spectroradiometer Intercomparison (ISRC) 2026The International Spectroradiometer Intercomparison (ISRC) is a week-long measurement campaign that allows participants to check and compare the performance of their equipment against that of reference instruments.09-11Jun2026Conferences and summitsEuropean Sustainable Eneergy WeekThe JRC is participating in both the Policy Conference and Energy Fair of European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW). This year's theme is 'A clean, secure and competitive Energy Union'.10-11Jun2026Training and workshopsTransport Poverty and Accessibility WorkshopThis two-day event will explore how transport network modelling can support the EU’s fair transition and strengthen social and territorial cohesion.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 paper4 June 2026Boron availability and fertiliser response of maize in soils from sub-Saharan Africa
Scientific paper3 June 2026Surveying the Farmer Survey: A Synthesis of ResearchPractices in the Netherlands, Slovenia and Sweden
08-12Jun2026Expert meetingsInternational Spectroradiometer Intercomparison (ISRC) 2026The International Spectroradiometer Intercomparison (ISRC) is a week-long measurement campaign that allows participants to check and compare the performance of their equipment against that of reference instruments.
09-11Jun2026Conferences and summitsEuropean Sustainable Eneergy WeekThe JRC is participating in both the Policy Conference and Energy Fair of European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW). This year's theme is 'A clean, secure and competitive Energy Union'.
10-11Jun2026Training and workshopsTransport Poverty and Accessibility WorkshopThis two-day event will explore how transport network modelling can support the EU’s fair transition and strengthen social and territorial cohesion.
