Call For Applications: The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program 2026
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).
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Program Details
- The fellowship will comprise a mix of in-person training and in-service support from senior experts at the World Bank and University College London to develop a Government Analytics project.
- The fellowship spans 6 months, with a concentrated full-time commitment during the 2 weeks of in-person training in Washington, D.C., which includes the Public Institutions Conference and Government Analytics course.
Requirements
To be considered for the Government Analytics Fellowship, applicants must be:
- Able to travel to Washington, D.C. for in-person training sessions.
- Nominated by their organizations (Up to 2 fellows per organization).
- Working in central government organizations (including agencies).
- Mid-level managers or senior analyst positions (or equivalent) with authority to develop a government analytics project.
- Able to demonstrate prior tertiary-level coursework on statistics or related quantitative methods.
- Proficient in English.
Benefits
- 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.
Participation in the World Bank Government Analytics course in Washington DC includes hotel, travel, and subsistence covered by the World Bank for applicants from ODA-eligible countries. Further details on award of fellowship.
Application Procedure:
To apply, all applicants must submit the following in English:
- 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.
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Deadline: September 28, 2025