European Commission (EC)
Belgium
Time frame: 1 May 2025 - 30 April 2026Profile
The Nature Index tracks primary research articles from 178 applied, health, natural and social sciences journals, across many different publishers, chosen by an independent group of researchers. The Nature Index provides absolute Count of primary research articles and fractional Share counts of author contribution to articles. The positions in the table below reflect European Commission (EC)'s position overall, domestically, within their sector, and in various subject areas based on their Share. Each position links to the corresponding table where European Commission (EC) is listed.
Position by research output Share
Position by research output Share in subject areas
Research
European Commission (EC) has the following research output in the current window (1 May 2025 - 30 April 2026) of the Nature Index. Click on Count to view a list of articles representing the corresponding Share value.
Overall research output
Research outputs by subject area
Looking for more research output data for this institution? Give us feedback on what you are interested in.
Leading research topics
In the Current Index (12-month rolling window), European Commission (EC) published the most articles in these research topics. Learn more about Nature Research Intelligence Topics.
| Topics | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Policy and Administration | 4 | 3.03 |
| Electrical Engineering | 5 | 2.97 |
| Cardiovascular Medicine and Haematology | 22 | 1.47 |
| Clinical Sciences | 19 | 1.25 |
| Automotive Engineering | 1 | 1.00 |
| Agriculture, Land and Farm Management | 4 | 0.94 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 1 | 0.82 |
| Health Services and Systems | 1 | 0.82 |
Share output for the past 5 years
Turn complex research questions into confident strategic decisions
When you're under pressure to set direction, justify investment, or understand your competitive position, you need more than raw data — you need trusted insights you can act on.
Benchmark your performance against global peers using robust, methodologically sound analysis.
Combine quantitative metrics with qualitative expert insight to uncover strengths, gaps and emerging opportunities.
Gain tailored, decision-ready recommendations aligned to your strategic priorities.
Talk to us to learn more about our data dashboards and bespoke strategy reports.
Grow research skills, confidence and careers with training built for every stage of the research lifecycle.
Developed with Nature Portfolio journal Editors and internationally renowned experts. Discover three ways to learn:
Self-paced, online courses in convenient bite-sized units, covering key skills across scientific writing, publishing, grant writing, data analysis, and more.
Expert trainer-led workshops with hands-on exercises and real-time feedback across core research skills, delivered via interactive group sessions.
Editor-led workshops combining core principles in writing and publishing, personalised 1:1 feedback from Nature Portfolio Editors and hands-on exercises.
Explore course catalogues and workshop agendas, enquire about the options or request institutional pricing.
Collaboration
Nature Index collaborations highlight fruitful collaborations that lead to high quality research around the world. A collaboration can be between any two institutions or locations co-authoring at least one article in the journals tracked by the Nature Index. The collaboration score between two institutions is the sum of each of their Shares on the papers to which both have contributed. The table and charts below highlight the leading collaborators with European Commission (EC).
Top 5 domestic collaborators with European Commission (EC) by Share
Collaborating institutions
Note: Hover over the bars to view details about each institution's Share.
| Collaborating Institution | Collaborators' Share | Collaboration Score |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven) | 0.94 / 0.75 | 1.70 |
| Ghent University (UGent) | 0.36 / 0.70 | 1.06 |
| University Hospitals Leuven (UZ Leuven) | 0.54 / 0.23 | 0.76 |
| European Dynamics, Belgium | 0.52 / 0.12 | 0.64 |
| NTT - Belgium | 0.18 / 0.09 | 0.27 |
Top 5 international collaborators with European Commission (EC) by Share
Collaborating institutions
Note: Hover over the bars to view details about each institution's Share.
| Collaborating Institution | Collaborators' Share | Total Share |
|---|---|---|
| JRC Ispra | 11.79 / 10.51 | 22.30 |
| Institute of Health Carlos III (ISCIII) | 2.22 / 2.11 | 4.33 |
| Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP) | 1.37 / 2.70 | 4.08 |
| University of Barcelona (UB) | 2.04 / 1.84 | 3.88 |
| JRC Seville | 1.62 / 1.12 | 2.73 |
Job finder
Need to hire scientific researchers?
Nature Careers is visited by over 180,000 active job seekers per month that you can target directly with your role. Application response rates have increased by 28% on average over 2022 averages.
Latest supplements
Nature Index 2026 Nanoscience and nanotechnology
From programmable RNA architectures to next-generation materials for energy and healthcare, researchers are harnessing the unusual properties of the nanoscale to tackle some of society's biggest challenges. This supplement explores the discoveries that are driving the field, the hurdles that remain and the institutions that are leading in nanoscience and nanotechnology research.
Nature Index 2026 Chemistry
Chemistry research is undergoing a period of transformation, driven by new technologies and mounting environmental pressures. In this supplement, we explore the trends behind China’s extraordinary rise in chemistry output, and why efforts to curb the use of PFASs are accelerating worldwide. We also look at the innovations that could redefine how chemicals are designed, produced and recycled.
Relationships
Affiliated institutions
The following affiliated institutions are wholly owned, operated, administered or contains research facilities for European Commission (EC). All affiliations for an affiliated institution are credited to the institution to which it is affiliated. Each of the affiliated institutions listed below has its own research profile.
-
European Commission (EC)
- DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MARE), EC
- DG-Energy, EC
- Directorate-General for Environment (DG-ENV)
- Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO)
- Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, EC
- Directorate‑General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT), EC
- ERN-EuroBloodNet
- ERN-LUNG Coordinating Center
- European Reference Network for Rare Hereditary Metabolic Disorders (MetabERN)
- European Reference Network for Rare Immunodeficiency, Autoinflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases Network (ERN-RITA)
- European Reference Network for Rare Kidney Diseases (ERKNet)
- European Reference Network for Rare Multisystemic Vascular Disease (VASCERN)
- European Reference Network for Rare and Low Prevalence Complex Diseases of the Heart (ERN GUARD-HEART)
- European Reference Network for Rare and Undiagnosed Skin Disorders (ERN-Skin)
- European Reference Network on Bone Disorders (ERN BOND)
- European Reference Network on Genetic Tumour Risk Syndromes (ERN GENTURIS)
- European Reference Network on Hepatological Diseases (ERN RARE-LIVER)
- European Reference Network on Rare Neurological Diseases (ERN-RND)
- European Reference Network on Rare and Complex Connective Tissue and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ERN ReCONNET)
- European Reference Network on rare endocrine conditions (Endo-ERN)
- European Reference Network – Neuromuscular Diseases (ERN EURO-NMD)
- European Statistical Office (Eurostat), EC
- FP7 - Finland, EC
- JRC-EUROCAT Central Registry
-
Joint Research Centre (JRC), EC
- Directorate F - Health, Consumers and Reference Materials
- JRC Bioeconomy Directorate of DG Research and Innovation
- JRC Directorate Nuclear Safety and Security
- JRC Geel
- JRC Germany
- JRC Institute for Energy and Transport (IET)
- JRC Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES)
- JRC Institute for Health and Consumer Protection (IHCP)
- JRC Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS)
- JRC Institute for the Protection and Security of the Citizen (IPSC)
- JRC Ispra
- JRC Netherlands
- JRC Seville
- JRC Sustainable Resources Directorate
Affiliated joint institutions and consortia
Represents joint institutions and consortia for which the institution is designated as a partner institution. Each partner institution of a joint institution or consortium receives an equivalent Share for every affiliation in which the consortium is included.