ResponsibilitiesScientists at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) carry out research in various fields to provide independent advice to EU policymakers and put science at the heart of European policies. Originally established under the Euratom Treaty, the JRC has longstanding expertise in the nuclear field, but offers scientific competences from a wide range of disciplines to support almost all EU policy areas.We work closely with research and policy organisations in EU countries, European institutions and agencies, and scientific partners in Europe and worldwide. Our core strengths are anticipation - providing the scientific underpinning for future policy initiatives; integration - linking scientific and policy areas as no single area can provide answers to today's complex challenges; and impact - assisting policymakers to track and assess the impact of their policiesJoint Research Centre website Leadership and organisation Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva Director-General Bernard Magenhann 1 APRIL 2026Joint Research Centre - Organisation chartOther languages (2)Deutsch(915.52 KB - PDF)Downloadfrançais(909.88 KB - PDF)Download Search for staff Transparency As part of the Commission's commitment to transparency, Commission staff holding management functions publish information on and minutes of all meetings they hold with interest representatives. Meetings of the Directorate-General for Joint Research Centre Contact Joint Research Centre NameJoint Research CentrePhone number+32 2 299 11 11 (Commission switchboard)Postal addressEuropean Commission Rue du Champ de Mars 21 1050 Brussels Belgium Press contacts Contact us Plans and reports Commission work programmeThe Commission work programme sets out a plan of action for the next 12 months. It describes how political priorities will be turned into concrete actionsStrategic planHow departments contribute to the Commission’s broader political goals, and define specific objectives for a five-year periodManagement planDepartment forecasted outputs, activities, resources for current yearAnnual activity reportDepartment achievements, resources used during previous yearJRC Work Programme 2025 - 2027Information about the work, aim and objectives of the JRC Related links Horizon EuropeJRC publications repositoryJoint Research Centre Data CatalogueJobs at the JRCMore on the topic of research and innovation LatestGeneral publications8 April 2026Climate, conflict and the energy transition: security challenges ahead2 min readNews announcement7 April 2026Artificial intelligence in cardiovascular care: from promise to practice4 min readGeneral publications2 April 2026Raising energy and fertilizer prices and upcoming El Niño main concerns to farming 3 min readSee more news
Commission work programmeThe Commission work programme sets out a plan of action for the next 12 months. It describes how political priorities will be turned into concrete actions
Strategic planHow departments contribute to the Commission’s broader political goals, and define specific objectives for a five-year period
General publications8 April 2026Climate, conflict and the energy transition: security challenges ahead2 min read
News announcement7 April 2026Artificial intelligence in cardiovascular care: from promise to practice4 min read
General publications2 April 2026Raising energy and fertilizer prices and upcoming El Niño main concerns to farming 3 min read
