World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027

The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027 is an international opportunity designed for mid-level managers or senior analysts in central government organizations. Its goal is to enhance the effective use of government data resources to improve public administration and decision-making through data-driven strategies. The fellowship offers three tracks: online-only (self-paced virtual), immersive in-person (intensive six-month program with a two-week training in Washington D.C.), and regional hub tracks. It is a collaborative effort involving the World Bank’s Development Economics Vice-Presidency (DEC), Institutions Global Department, the Development Impact Group, Institute for Economic Development, and academic collaborators.

For participants from ODA-eligible countries (like Ethiopia), the World Bank provides full financial support for travel, hotel, and subsistence during the two-week in-person training in Washington, D.C. Fellows will gain access to advanced research tools, expert guidance, and dedicated mentoring from a World Bank expert. They will also have the chance to collaborate with a global network of government officials, data analysts, academic experts, and other professionals.

Applicants must be working in a central government organization (including government agencies) and hold mid-level managerial or senior analyst positions (or equivalent roles) with the authority and institutional support to develop a Government Analytics project. Candidates must be officially nominated by their respective organizations, with a maximum of two fellows per organization. Prior tertiary-level coursework in statistics or related quantitative methods is required. A working proficiency in English is mandatory. Applicants must present a Government Analytics project with clear institutional relevance and potential for implementation. For the immersive in-person track, candidates must commit to an intensive six-month program, be available to travel to Washington, D.C., for approximately two weeks in March 2027, and successfully complete the virtual Government Analytics Fellowship course and submit their project before attending the in-person training.

The application requires: * A comprehensive CV (maximum 3 pages) highlighting relevant experience and qualifications. * A 150-word summary of a Government Analytics project the applicant envisions undertaking within their organization. * An endorsement letter from the applicant's organization, nominating them for the Fellowship, confirming their position, and demonstrating institutional support for their participation and proposed project. All documents must be in English and submitted in PDF format.

The entire application process is online. Applicants must ensure they meet all requirements and criteria before applying. All required documents must be submitted as part of the application. The application form should be carefully filled, ensuring no field is left out and that the proposed project addresses a relevant administrative challenge with potential for implementation. Late applications will not be accepted.

The deadline to apply for the World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship is November 16, 2026. The in-person training in Washington, D.C., is expected to be in March 2027. The immersive in-person track is an an intensive six-month program.