Do you want to lead change and drive innovation within your government? The World Bank invites dedicated public servants to apply for the 2027 Government Analytics Fellowship.

The Government Analytics Fellowship aims to strengthen the capacity of government officials to use government data to improve administrative functioning and decision-making

ELIGIBILITY:

To apply for the Government Analytics Fellowship, candidates must:
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.
Please prepare the following application materials:
A comprehensive CV (3 pages maximum) highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.
A 150-word summary of a Government Analytics project you envision undertaking within your organization.
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.
For more information about the Government Analytics Fellowship and detailed application guidelines, please visit the Government Analytics Fellowship website or contact them at:
governmentanalytics@worldbank.org.

BENEFIT:

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 the award of fellowship.