About the JRC
The JRC is involved in all stages of the policy cycle. Its work informs the design of new policy initiatives and legislative proposals but also underpins their implementation in close interaction with Member States, European stakeholders and international partners.
Knowledge and democracy – why evidence matters
Instead of being closely connected, science, politics and the people are more estranged than ever. How can we change that? Here are some proposals.
Science is everywhere
Do you know that science is all around you in your daily life? Science supports agriculture, energy, and environment and many more aspects of your everyday life.
We are doing science for policy
Scientific results help us to face today's and tomorrow's global challenges and are central for EU policymakers. It's our daily work at JRC!
Presenting the JRC
The Joint Research Centre is the European Commission's science and knowledge service. Our scientific research provides independent scientific advice and support to EU policy.
Unlock the power of research data
The JRC Data Catalogue is a centralised, open-access inventory for data produced by our researchers and is available to all
Become an EU scientist
Are you the next talented researcher joining JRC? Discover how EU scientists contribute to create European regulations.
Science and knowledge management at the service of Europe’s citizens
In policymaking, the problem is no longer too little information or data, but that we have a lot and making sense of it all is challenging
JRC through the ages
Browse through the evolution of the JRC in a series of photographs spanning six decades.
Events at the JRC
Jobs at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre
A guide to working opportunities at the Joint Research Centre, the European Commission’s science and knowledge service
Megatrends Hub
A knowledge-management platform and an engagement tool for policymakers to help understand potential future developments and support forward-looking thinking.
