World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027: 40 Fellowships for Government Officials – Apply by 16 November 2026
The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027 is inviting applications from government officials and public sector professionals interested in using data analytics to improve public administration and government performance.
The programme aims to strengthen the ability of governments to use administrative data, statistical analysis and evidence-based research to improve institutional efficiency and public service delivery.
A total of 40 fellows will be selected for the new cohort. Participants will gain access to expert knowledge, practical learning resources and a network of government officials, academics and data specialists working to improve public administration.
The fellowship is developed through a collaboration involving the World Bank’s Development Economics Vice-Presidency (DEC), Institutions Global Department and Development Impact Group (DECDI).
1. About the Government Analytics Fellowship
Governments collect enormous amounts of information through administrative records, public servant surveys and other government systems. However, much of this information remains underutilised.
The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship seeks to address this challenge by equipping public officials with the knowledge and skills to transform government data into practical insights.
The programme draws on the Government Analytics Handbook, which provides a systematic approach to public sector data analytics. The handbook explores different data sources and analytical tools that governments can use to understand institutional performance and improve administrative functioning.
Through the fellowship, participants will learn from experts and academics behind this work and explore how data-driven approaches can support better government decision-making.
2. Fellowship Tracks
The programme offers three participation tracks to accommodate different professional responsibilities and institutional needs.
Online-Only Track
This is a self-paced virtual learning programme designed for accessibility and flexibility. It allows government officials to develop their government analytics knowledge while continuing with their existing professional responsibilities.
Immersive In-Person Track
This competitive track is designed for a smaller group of government officials who have strategically relevant government analytics projects.
Selected participants will undertake an intensive six-month programme, requiring a significant commitment to developing and completing a practical analytics project within their government institutions.
Participants must have both individual and institutional support to complete the programme.
Regional Hub Track
The regional hub option will provide more localised fellowship experiences organised around regional centres. This approach aims to make government analytics learning more accessible to officials in different regions.
3. Benefits of the Fellowship
The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship provides an opportunity to strengthen professional expertise and contribute to improvements in public administration.
Key benefits include:
- Data analytics expertise: Develop the ability to use government data to generate actionable insights.
- Evidence-based decision-making: Learn how data can inform policy development and administrative decisions.
- Institutional improvement: Receive expert guidance to develop projects that address government performance challenges.
- Professional networking: Connect with government officials, academics, data experts and other professionals.
- Expert support: Learn from specialists associated with the Government Analytics Handbook and the wider World Bank programme.
- Practical project development: Apply analytical knowledge to real administrative challenges within government institutions.
The immersive programme also includes an in-person component in Washington, D.C., in March 2027.
4. Eligibility Requirements
The fellowship is specifically intended for serving government officials who can contribute to improving public administration through data analytics.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be nominated by their government organisation.
- Work in a central government organisation, including government agencies.
- Hold a mid-level management or senior analyst position, or an equivalent role.
- Have the authority to develop a government analytics project.
- Demonstrate previous tertiary-level coursework in statistics or related quantitative methods.
- Have working proficiency in English.
- Obtain institutional support for their proposed project.
Each organisation may nominate a maximum of two fellows.
Additional requirement for the immersive in-person track:
Applicants must be available and able to travel to Washington, D.C., in March 2027.
5. Application Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents in English:
1. Organisational Endorsement Letter
An endorsement letter from the applicant’s organisation confirming its support for the applicant’s participation and efforts to strengthen government analytics through a specific project.
2. Curriculum Vitae
A comprehensive CV of no more than three pages, highlighting relevant professional experience and previous tertiary-level coursework in statistics or related quantitative methods.
3. Government Analytics Project Summary
A 150-word summary describing a proposed government analytics project. Applicants should consult the Government Analytics Handbook and official programme information when developing their project ideas.
All documents must be submitted by the application deadline.
6. How to Apply
Interested candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the official World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship website.
- Review the eligibility requirements and available fellowship tracks.
- Obtain nomination and endorsement from their government organisation.
- Identify a relevant government analytics project.
- Prepare a CV of no more than three pages.
- Develop a 150-word project summary.
- Submit the organisational endorsement letter and supporting documents through the online application portal.
Applicants should ensure that all documents are submitted in English and that their applications are completed before the closing date.
7. Application Deadline
The application deadline for the World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027 is:
16 November 2026.
Applicants are advised to begin preparing their documentation early, particularly because organisational nomination and endorsement are required.
Late applications will not be accepted.
APPLY ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE
The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship offers a valuable opportunity for public sector professionals to strengthen their analytical capabilities, build professional networks and contribute to more effective, data-informed government institutions. Eligible government officials are encouraged to seek organisational nomination and submit their applications before the deadline.
