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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Learn more about how the JRC helps seven Member States to build capacity for evidence-informed policymaking.
Help us build a better Knowledge4Policy platform.
Future of Democracy
The project seeks to explore key issues that could strengthen EU democratic systems, to better equip them to face challenges, and, in doing so, to increase trust...
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...
