The World Bank is inviting applications for the 2027 Government Analytics Fellowship Program, an international professional development opportunity designed to help public servants use government data to improve public administration and decision-making.
The fellowship equips participants with analytical skills, expert guidance, and practical knowledge to develop projects that address real challenges within government institutions. It is particularly suitable for government officials interested in evidence-based policymaking, public sector reform, and data-driven governance.
Fellowship Overview
– Host Organisation: World Bank Group
– Programme: Government Analytics Fellowship
– Year: 2027
– Location: Online and Washington, D.C., USA, depending on the track
– Eligible Applicants: Government officials and public servants
– Duration: Approximately six months
– Application Deadline: November 16, 2026
Benefits of the Fellowship
Selected participants can benefit from:
– Training in government analytics and data-informed decision-making.
– Guidance from experts working with the World Bank and academic partners.
– Support in developing practical government analytics projects.
– Opportunities to connect with public servants, researchers, and policy professionals worldwide.
– Access to a global community focused on improving public administration.
For the in-person fellowship, eligible participants from official development assistance (ODA)-eligible countries may receive World Bank coverage for travel, hotel accommodation, and subsistence associated with the Washington, D.C. training. Coverage is subject to the programme’s conditions.
Available Fellowship Tracks
The 2027 programme offers two main participation options:
1. Online Fellowship
This option allows participants to engage in virtual learning and develop their government analytics projects while balancing their professional responsibilities.
2. In-Person Fellowship
Selected participants take part in an intensive, two-week learning experience in Washington, D.C. They receive expert guidance and collaborate with other government practitioners on practical analytics projects.
The in-person option requires a greater time commitment.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should generally meet the following requirements:
– Be a government official or public servant.
– Have support from their government organisation to undertake a relevant analytics project.
– Identify a practical administrative or policy challenge that could benefit from data analysis.
– Demonstrate an interest in improving public sector performance.
– Possess relevant professional experience and the ability to contribute to a government analytics project.
– Be able to participate in the training and project activities required by the selected track.
Applicants should review the official call for applications to confirm the specific eligibility conditions for their preferred track.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following:
– Organisational endorsement letter: A letter confirming the organisation’s support for the proposed project.
– Curriculum vitae: A professional CV of no more than three pages, highlighting relevant experience and quantitative or statistical training.
– Project summary: A brief, approximately 150-word description of the proposed government analytics project.
All required documents should be prepared in English and submitted according to the application instructions.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should follow these steps:
1. Identify a government administration challenge that could be addressed using available data.
2. Discuss the proposed project with their organisation and obtain the required endorsement.
3. Prepare a professional CV and a concise project summary.
4. Review the official fellowship guidelines and select the appropriate participation track.
5. Complete the online application and submit all required documents.
6. Submit the application before the deadline.
Applicants should ensure that their proposed projects address practical institutional needs and explain how data analysis could improve government operations or decision-making.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the 2027 World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship is November 16, 2026.
Interested public servants are encouraged to prepare their documents early and obtain organisational approval before submitting their applications.
Conclusion
(Apply Now) The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program 2027 offers public servants an opportunity to strengthen their data analysis skills, collaborate with international experts, and develop practical solutions to government challenges.
Candidates with institutional support and a strong project idea should consider applying. The fellowship is intended for public sector professionals rather than students seeking a conventional university scholarship.