Applications are currently being accepted for the World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program
The Government Analytics Fellowship aims to strengthen the capacity of government officials to use government data to improve administrative functioning and decision-making. Building on the pioneering Government Analytics Handbook, the Fellowship provides participants with the knowledge, tools, and support to turn government data into actionable insights and develop projects that address real institutional challenges.
Benefits of World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program
- Participate in an intensive fellowship focused on the development and implementation of a Government Analytics project.
- Gain firsthand knowledge from experts behind the Government Analytics Handbook.
- Develop and strengthen your Government Analytics project with support from the World Bank and University of Oxford experts.
- Connect with a global learning community of public servants, data experts, academics, and practitioners working to strengthen data-driven public administration.
- A selected group of fellows receives dedicated mentoring from a World Bank expert in the field related to their fellowship project.
For the in-person fellowships only:
- Take part in a two-week immersive experience in Washington, D.C., working intensively with World Bank staff, academics, experts, and fellow government practitioners.
- Each fellow receives dedicated mentoring from a World Bank expert in the field related to their fellowship project.
World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program Requirements
- Be nominated by their organizations (up to 2 fellows per organization are allowed).
- Work in a central government organization , including government agencies.
- Hold mid-level management or senior analyst positions (or equivalent), with the authority and institutional support to develop a Government Analytics project.
- Have prior tertiary-level coursework in statistics or related quantitative methods.
- Be proficient in English.
- Present a Government Analytics project with clear institutional relevance and potential for implementation.
For the in-person fellowship only:
- Be available to travel to Washington, D.C., for approximately two weeks in March 2027. Exact dates will be communicated once confirmed.
- Commit to completing the virtual Government Analytics Fellowship course and submitting your Government Analytics project before attending the in-person training. Successful completion of both is required for participation in the in-person component.
Application Date and Process
Please prepare the following application materials:
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An endorsement letter from your organization, nominating you for the Fellowship, confirming your position, and demonstrating institutional support for your participation and proposed project.
All documents must be in English and submitted in PDF format.
Submit your application by November 16, 2026.
Application Deadline
16 November, 2026
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