Adoption of first JRC work programme under Horizon 2020

The European Commission has adopted the Joint Research Centre’s (JRC’s) first work programme for 2014-2015 under Horizon 2020.

The programme of the JRC, the Commission’s own science service, is aligned with the European Union’s policy priorities. These include overcoming the economic crisis, encouraging the use of renewable energy and tackling climate change, and with other work programmes of the Commission under Horizon 2020.

The new JRC work programme guarantees that independent and reliable scientific advice will continue to be available to help the Commission address the challenges it faces in the following domains: Economic and Monetary Union (EMU); single market, growth, jobs and innovation; low-carbon economy, environment and resource efficiency; agriculture and global food security; public health, safety and security; and nuclear safety and security.

The JRC has anchored its work programme around these six priorities, whilst respecting its nuclear and non-nuclear objectives under Horizon 2020, namely pursuing nuclear research and training activities, continuously improving nuclear safety, security and radiation protection and providing customer-driven scientific and technical support to EU policies.

In addition, the JRC will further develop a multi-disciplinary and cross-sectorial approach to provide comprehensive scientific advice on complex issues. It will also continue to reinforce its co-operation with key partners such as the other EU institutions, member states, the scientific community and industry stakeholders.