What we do
We support researchers and policymakers who believe public policy is better when informed by scientific evidence and knowledge by
- sharing research on the challenges
- providing tools and materials to train scientists and policymakers
- building robust science-for-policy ecosystems
- nurturing an EU and global community
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Anna Knorr
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The crisis of informed decisions: Our brains in the epistemic architecture of digital spaces
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Linda Lammensalo
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Next Generation Capacity-Building for Next Generation of Researchers
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Learn more about how the JRC helps seven Member States to build capacity for evidence-informed policymaking.
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Enlightenment 2.0
The multi-annual Enlightenment 2.0 research programme seeks to provide the interdisciplinary scientific underpinning to optimise this evolution of the political decision-making process.
Science for Policy Ecosystems
Strengthening and connecting science for policy ecosystems across the European Union and within its Member States (MS)
Learning & Development
Developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of researchers and policymaker to better connect scientific knowledge and policymaking, worldwide
Browse Evidence-Informed Policy Making tools
The JRC-designed “Work with Evidence” training was created to improve policymakers’ competence in evidence-informed policy making. It includes modules about topics such as Systems Thinking,...
We are pleased to announce that our Smart4Policy Self-reflection tool is now online. Its purpose is to help policymakers and researchers working in science-for-policy reflect on their level of competence in various...
