World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027

The Government Analytics Fellowship aims to strengthen the capacity of government officials to use government data to improve administration and decision-making. It builds on the Government Analytics Handbook and combines expert input from the World Bank and University of Oxford with a global community of public servants and data specialists.

Who can apply

Candidates must be nominated by their organisation, with up to two fellows allowed per organisation, and must work in a central government organisation, including government agencies. The page asks for mid-level management or senior analyst positions, or the equivalent, with the authority and institutional support to carry out a project. You also need prior tertiary-level coursework in statistics or related quantitative methods and strong English. The page states no nationality restriction.

Tracks and support

There are three tracks: an online-only self-paced track, an immersive in-person track and regional hub fellowships. The in-person track competitively selects a small cohort of officials ready to commit to an intensive six-month programme, including about two weeks in Washington, D.C. in March 2027. For applicants from ODA-eligible countries, the World Bank covers hotel, travel and subsistence for the Washington course.

Deadline and materials

Submit your application by 16 November 2026. Prepare a CV of three pages at most, a short summary of the government analytics project you envision, and an endorsement letter from your organisation that confirms your position and its support. All documents must be in English and in PDF format.