Applications are now open for the World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027. The programme trains government officials to use administrative data to improve how public institutions work and make decisions. It builds on the World Bank’s Government Analytics Handbook, and fellows develop a real project that tackles a challenge in their own organisation.
The Fellowship is delivered with support from World Bank and University of Oxford experts. It also connects participants to a global community of public servants, data specialists and academics working on data-driven public administration. Qualified officials are encouraged to apply.
SUMMARY:
- Fellowship Sponsors: The World Bank (with University of Oxford expert support)
- Fellowship Type: Professional Fellowship for Government Officials
- Fellowship Duration: Six (6) months
- Number of Awards: Not specified
- Basic Qualifications: Higher Education
- Nationality: ODA-eligible countries
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Fellowship Tracks
- Online-only: A self-paced virtual track for officials who need flexibility around their jobs.
- Immersive In-person: An intensive six-month track for officials with strategically relevant projects. It requires strong personal commitment and institutional backing.
- Regional Hub: Localised fellowships organised around regional hubs.
Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the Government Analytics Fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be nominated by their organisation (up to 2 fellows per organisation).
- Work in a central government organisation, including government agencies.
- Hold a mid-level management or senior analyst position (or equivalent), with the authority and institutional support to carry out a Government Analytics project.
- Have prior tertiary-level coursework in statistics or related quantitative methods.
- Be proficient in English.
- Present a project with clear institutional relevance and potential for implementation.
For the in-person track only:
- Be available to travel to Washington, D.C. for about two weeks in March 2027 (exact dates to be confirmed).
- Complete the virtual fellowship course and submit the project before the in-person training. Both are required to attend.
Fellowship Benefits
- Intensive support to develop and implement a Government Analytics project
- Direct learning from the experts behind the Government Analytics Handbook
- Project guidance from World Bank and University of Oxford experts
- Membership in a global learning community of public servants, data experts, academics and practitioners
- Dedicated mentoring from a World Bank expert in your project’s field (a selected group of fellows, and every fellow on the in-person track)
- A two-week immersive experience in Washington, D.C. (in-person track)
- Hotel, travel and subsistence covered by the World Bank for applicants from ODA-eligible countries (in-person track)
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Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants should prepare the documents below and apply through the official fellowship page before the deadline.
- Curriculum Vitae: A comprehensive CV of no more than 3 pages, highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.
- Project Summary: A 150-word summary of the Government Analytics project you plan to carry out in your organisation.
- Endorsement Letter: A letter from your organisation nominating you, confirming your position and showing institutional support for your participation and project.
All documents must be in English and in PDF format.
Application Deadline: November 16th, 2026
