The Joint Research Centre in Ispra is the third biggest European Commission site after Brussels and Luxembourg.
Established in 1960 as a nuclear research site, today it is considered as one of Europe's leading research campuses with many laboratories and unique research infrastructures.
The staff of the Ispra site work on
Non-nuclear research
- sustainable resources and transport
- space
- security
- migration
- health and consumer protection
- energy efficiency and climate change
- growth and innovation
Nuclear research
- nuclear safeguards
- non-proliferation and nuclear security
What to expect
The guide 'Soon in Ispra' gives newcomers and their families detailed information on what to expect when moving to Ispra.
Address
European Commission – Joint Research Centre
Via Enrico Fermi, 2749
21027 Ispra (VA), Italy
Entrance and daily permits
In order to enter the site, visitors should be always registered and issued a daily permit, delivered to them at our reception upon presentation of an identity document (please read the Privacy Statement regarding the collection of personal data from visitors).
- Daily permits are issued following prior request by a JRC staff member sponsoring the visit
- Visitors entering the site with any vehicle have to register it
- A special entrance procedure is in place to facilitate the registration and entry on-site of big groups