World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027 – Applications Now Open for Public Servants
The World Bank is inviting applications for the Government Analytics Fellowship 2027, an international professional development opportunity designed for public servants interested in strengthening government performance through data-driven decision-making and institutional innovation.
The fellowship aims to build the capacity of government officials to use administrative data to improve public administration, strengthen institutional functioning and make better policy and operational decisions.
Building on the Government Analytics Handbook, developed by the World Bank in collaboration with academic and technical experts, the programme provides participants with practical knowledge, analytical tools and expert support to transform government data into actionable insights.
Selected participants will have opportunities to develop Government Analytics projects addressing real institutional challenges within their respective governments. The programme also connects fellows with a global community of public servants, academics, data specialists and practitioners working to improve public-sector performance.
For 2027, the fellowship offers three participation tracks: online-only, immersive in-person and regional hub opportunities.
Applications for the 2027 fellowship are now open.
About the World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship
The Government Analytics Fellowship is designed to help government officials strengthen their ability to use data to improve public-sector management and decision-making.
Government institutions generate significant amounts of administrative data through their everyday operations. However, this information is not always effectively used to identify institutional challenges, monitor performance or improve service delivery.
The fellowship addresses this challenge by equipping public servants with the analytical knowledge and practical skills needed to use government data more effectively.
Through training, mentorship and collaboration with experts, participants learn how to transform administrative information into evidence that can support better institutional decisions.
The programme builds on the World Bank’s Government Analytics Handbook and provides an opportunity for participants to apply its approaches to practical challenges within their own institutions.
Fellowship Tracks
The 2027 Government Analytics Fellowship offers three participation options designed to accommodate different professional commitments and levels of engagement.
1. Online-Only Fellowship
The online-only track offers a self-paced virtual learning experience for government officials who want to develop their Government Analytics knowledge while continuing with their existing professional responsibilities.
This option provides flexibility and accessibility for public servants who may not be able to participate in an intensive in-person programme.
2. Immersive In-Person Fellowship
The immersive in-person track is designed for government officials who can dedicate substantial time and effort to developing and completing a Government Analytics project.
A small, competitive cohort will be selected based on the strategic relevance of their proposed projects and their ability to commit to an intensive six-month programme.
Applicants must demonstrate both individual commitment and institutional support for their participation.
Selected fellows will also participate in a two-week immersive experience in Washington, D.C., working with World Bank staff, academics, experts and fellow government practitioners.
3. Regional Hub Fellowship
The regional hub track will provide more localised fellowship opportunities organised around regional hubs.
This approach is intended to create opportunities for public servants to engage with Government Analytics learning and project development through regional arrangements.
Fellowship Benefits and Opportunities
Participants will benefit from technical training, expert guidance and opportunities to develop practical solutions to government challenges.
Key fellowship benefits include:
- Participation in a fellowship focused on developing and implementing a Government Analytics project.
- Firsthand learning from experts involved in developing the Government Analytics Handbook.
- Technical support from World Bank and University of Oxford experts.
- Opportunities to strengthen data-driven public administration.
- Access to an international network of public servants, academics, data specialists and practitioners.
- Opportunities for dedicated mentorship from a World Bank expert in the field related to a selected fellowship project.
Additional benefits for in-person fellows
Participants selected for the immersive in-person track will also have the opportunity to:
- Participate in a two-week programme in Washington, D.C.
- Work directly with World Bank professionals and academic experts.
- Exchange experiences with government practitioners from different countries.
- Receive dedicated mentorship related to their Government Analytics projects.
The World Bank will cover hotel accommodation, travel and subsistence for participation in the Washington, D.C. Government Analytics course for applicants from ODA-eligible countries, subject to the fellowship’s award arrangements.
Who Should Apply?
The programme is intended for dedicated government officials and public servants who want to introduce improvements and innovation within their institutions.
It is particularly relevant to professionals interested in:
- Government performance and institutional effectiveness.
- Public administration and public-sector reform.
- Data analytics and evidence-based decision-making.
- Government administrative data systems.
- Public-sector innovation.
- Institutional monitoring and performance improvement.
- Data-driven governance and service delivery.
Applicants should consider which fellowship track best accommodates their professional responsibilities and capacity to participate.
For the immersive in-person track, applicants should be prepared to develop a strategically relevant government analytics project and demonstrate institutional support for the proposed work.
Application Process
Applications for the Government Analytics Fellowship 2027 are now open.
Interested government officials should complete the online application form through the official World Bank application platform.
The World Bank has announced that applications for the 2027 Government Analytics Fellowship are open. However, the supplied announcement does not specify the application closing date.
Applicants should consult the official fellowship website for updates on application deadlines, eligibility requirements, selection procedures and individual track arrangements.
For enquiries, contact the fellowship team:
Final Thoughts
The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027 provides an opportunity for public servants to strengthen their analytical capabilities and contribute to improved government performance.
By combining practical learning, expert mentorship and project development, the programme seeks to help government officials turn administrative data into meaningful institutional improvements.
For public servants interested in public-sector innovation, institutional reform, data analytics and evidence-based governance, this fellowship offers an opportunity to develop practical expertise while connecting with an international community of professionals working to improve government effectiveness.
Applications are now open for the 2027 fellowship.
