Government officials working with administrative data and public-sector performance can apply for the 2027 World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship. The programme combines structured learning, expert mentoring, and an applied government analytics project.
Overview
The Fellowship is designed for public officials who can use data to improve government management, service delivery, and institutional performance. Applicants choose among programme tracks that include online participation, an immersive format with an in-person component in Washington, D.C., and selected regional-hub options.
Strong applicants are expected to have a concrete analytics problem that matters to their institution and sufficient organisational support to apply the training to real government work.
Benefits
- Training: Fellows receive structured training in government analytics and evidence-based public management.
- Mentoring: Participants receive expert support, including engagement with World Bank and academic specialists.
- Applied Project: Each Fellow develops an analytics project connected to a real institutional challenge.
- Washington Component: The immersive track includes approximately two weeks of in-person learning in Washington, D.C.
- Travel Support: For eligible participants from ODA countries, the World Bank covers qualifying travel, hotel, and subsistence costs for the Washington component.
Eligibility
- Employment: Applicants should be current central-government officials.
- Seniority: The programme targets mid-level managers and senior analysts.
- Quantitative Background: Applicants should have tertiary training that includes statistics, quantitative methods, or closely related analytical skills.
- Institutional Nomination: Applicants require organisational support, and participating organisations may nominate no more than two candidates.
- English: Working English is required.
- Project: Applicants must propose a relevant government analytics project.
How to Apply
- Deadline: Applications close on November 16, 2026.
- Prepare Documents: The current call requires a CV of no more than three pages, a short project summary, and an institutional endorsement letter.
- Use English PDFs: Required documents should follow the official format and language instructions.
- Submit: Complete the official World Bank application form before the deadline.
