World Bank Group Government Analytics Fellowship (Fully-Funded)

Do you want to lead change and drive innovation within your government? The World Bank invites dedicated public servants to apply for the Government Analytics Fellowship Program.Click here to learn more and apply for it.

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About Government Analytics Fellowship

Opportunity Details

The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program is a pioneering initiative designed to bridge the gap between the vast, yet underutilized, data resources held by governments and the potential for enhanced public administration efficiency through data-informed decision-making.

Leveraging insights from the Government Analytics Handbook and supported by World Bank experts and academics, the Fellowship offers frontier evidence and practitioner insights to enhance government efficiency. The Fellowship is a collaboration between the World Bank Development Economics Vice-Presidency (DEC), the Development Impact Group (DECDI), Institutions Global Department, Institute for Economic Development and University College London (UCL).

Benefits of Government Analytics Fellowship

  • Gain Data-Driven Insights and expertise to harness vast amounts of governmental data, translating it into actionable insights for smarter decision-making and policy development.
  • Catalyze Change in your Government with cutting-edge research and expert support to implement systemic changes in your government's operations.
  • Join a Collaborative Network of like-minded government officials, data experts, academics, and professionals.

Government Analytics Fellowship Requirements

To apply for the Government Analytics Fellowship, candidates must:
- Be available to travel to Washington D.C. from January 28 to February 6 for in-person training.
- Be nominated by their organizations (up to 2 fellows per organization are allowed).
- Work in central government organizations, including agencies.
- Hold mid-level management or senior analyst positions (or equivalent), with the authority to develop a government analytics project.
- Demonstrate prior tertiary-level coursework in statistics or related quantitative methods.
- Be proficient in English.

Application Date and Process

Please prepare the following application materials:
- A comprehensive CV (3 pages maximum) , highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.
- A 150-word summary of how you envision applying the insights gained to enhance your organization's operations through a government analytics project.
- An endorsement letter from your organization, nominating you for the fellowship and confirming your position.
All documents must be in English and in PDF format

Application Deadline

28 September, 2025

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