The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027 is an international fellowship opportunity for government officials seeking to improve public administration through data-driven decision-making. Organized by the World Bank, the program aims to help public servants use government data to identify administrative challenges, strengthen institutional performance, and develop practical solutions that improve public service delivery.

The fellowship offers opportunities to learn from international experts, receive technical guidance, and collaborate with government professionals and researchers. Selected participants can develop a Government Analytics project tailored to the needs of their organization. For eligible participants attending the in-person component, the World Bank covers travel, hotel accommodation, and subsistence expenses for applicants from official development assistance (ODA)-eligible countries.

Applications for the World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027 are now open. Eligible government professionals are encouraged to apply before the deadline.

About the World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship

The Government Analytics Fellowship is designed to help government officials make better use of administrative records, survey data, and other government information. Although public institutions collect substantial amounts of data, this information is not always fully used to improve efficiency and decision-making.

Through the fellowship, participants learn approaches to analyzing government operations and translating data into actionable insights. They work on projects addressing real administrative challenges within their own organizations.

The program combines learning opportunities, project development, expert support, and international collaboration. Participants can learn from specialists associated with the Government Analytics Handbook and receive guidance from experts connected with the World Bank and the University of Oxford.

Benefits of the Government Analytics Fellowship

1. Fully Supported In-Person Participation

For eligible applicants from ODA-eligible countries, the World Bank covers travel, hotel accommodation, and subsistence expenses associated with the in-person fellowship component in Washington, D.C.

2. International Training and Learning

Participants gain practical knowledge of government analytics and data-informed approaches to improving public administration.

3. Expert Mentorship

Selected fellows may receive dedicated mentoring from a World Bank expert whose expertise aligns with their proposed project.

4. Government Analytics Project Development

Fellows develop a project designed to address an administrative challenge in their organization, with an emphasis on practical implementation.

5. Global Professional Networking

The fellowship connects public servants with international experts, academics, data professionals, and government practitioners working to improve public administration.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Be nominated by their organization, with a maximum of two fellows permitted per organization.
• Work in a central government organization, including a government agency.
• Hold a mid-level management or senior analyst position, or an equivalent role.
• Have the authority and institutional support to develop a Government Analytics project.
• Have completed tertiary-level coursework in statistics or related quantitative methods.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English.
• Propose a project with clear institutional relevance and potential for implementation.

The fellowship is intended for eligible government professionals rather than university students, academics, or employees of private and nonprofit organizations.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must prepare the following documents in English and submit them in PDF format:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV): A comprehensive CV of no more than three pages, highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.
2. Project Summary: A 150-word summary describing a Government Analytics project the applicant intends to develop within their organization.
3. Organizational Endorsement Letter: An official letter nominating the applicant, confirming their position, and demonstrating institutional support for the proposed project.

Applicants interested in the in-person track must also be available to travel to Washington, D.C., for approximately two weeks in March 2027. Exact dates will be confirmed by the organizers.

How to Apply for the World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027

Interested government officials should visit the official World Bank fellowship website and carefully review the eligibility requirements and application instructions.

Prepare the required documents, identify an administrative challenge that can be addressed using government data, and obtain the necessary endorsement from your organization. The proposed project should focus on strengthening government administration rather than primarily developing public policy.