Government Analytics Fellowship

The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 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. The Fellowship was launched in 2024 as a collaboration between the World Bank Development Economics Vice-Presidency (DEC), the Development Impact Group (DECDI), the Institutions Global Department, the Institute for Economic Development, and academic collaborators.

Applications for the Government Analytics Fellowship 2027 are now open

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. Building on the pioneering Government Analytics Handbook, the Fellowship provides participants with the knowledge, tools, and support to turn government data into actionable insights and develop projects that address real institutional challenges.

Fellowship tracks

• Online-only: A self-paced virtual experience designed to provide greater accessibility and flexibility for government officials balancing their professional responsibilities.
• Immersive in-person: Designed for fellows who can dedicate substantial time and effort to developing and completing a government analytics project. This track will competitively select a small cohort of government officials with strategically relevant projects who are willing and able to commit to an intensive six-month program. This commitment should be both individually and institutional support.
• Regional hub: Where we will hold more localized fellowships centered around regional hubs.

Fellowship Highlights

• Participate in an intensive fellowship focused on the development and implementation of a Government Analytics project.
• Gain firsthand knowledge from experts behind the Government Analytics Handbook.
• Develop and strengthen your Government Analytics project with support from the World Bank and University of Oxford experts. 
• Connect with a global learning community of public servants, data experts, academics, and practitioners working to strengthen data-driven public administration. 
• A selected group of fellows receives dedicated mentoring from a World Bank expert in the field related to their fellowship project.

For the in-person fellowships only:

• Take part in a two-week immersive experience in Washington, D.C., working intensively with World Bank staff, academics, experts, and fellow government practitioners.
• Each fellow receives dedicated mentoring from a World Bank expert in the field related to their fellowship project. 
   

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. 

Call for Applications

Submit your application by November 16, 2026. For more information and detailed application guidelines, please visit the Government Analytics Fellowship website.
 

For any questions, please reach out to the Government Analytics team at governmentanalytics@worldbank.org