World Bank Group Government Analytics Fellowship 2027

The World Bank invites public servants to apply for the 2027 Government Analytics Fellowship. The program teaches officials to turn government data into practical insights. Applications are now open, but the closing date is not yet confirmed.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: World Bank Group, with University of Oxford experts
• Target Group: Mid-level managers and senior analysts in central government
• Tracks: Online-only, Immersive In-person, and Regional hub
• In-Person Component: Two weeks in Washington, D.C., in March 2027
• Funding: Hotel, travel, and subsistence covered for the in-person track, for applicants from ODA-eligible countries

Focus Areas

• Government data and administrative decision-making
• Project design and implementation
• Quantitative methods for public institutions
• Data-driven public administration

About the Fellowship

The fellowship builds on the Government Analytics Handbook. It equips officials with knowledge, tools, and support. Fellows then develop projects that address real institutional challenges. Three tracks are available:

• Online-only: A self-paced virtual course for busy officials.
• Immersive In-person: An intensive six-month program for a small, competitively selected cohort. Both individual and institutional support are required.
• Regional hub: More localized fellowships centered on regional hubs.

What Fellows Receive

• Guidance from World Bank and University of Oxford experts
• Access to a global community of public servants, academics, and data experts
• Dedicated mentoring from a World Bank expert for a selected group of fellows
• A two-week immersive experience in Washington, D.C., for in-person fellows
• Hotel, travel, and subsistence for in-person fellows from ODA-eligible countries

Who Can Apply

Applicants must meet these requirements:

• Nomination by their organization, with up to two fellows per organization
• Work in a central government organization, including agencies
• A mid-level management or senior analyst role, with authority to lead a project
• Prior tertiary-level coursework in statistics or related methods
• English proficiency
• A project with clear institutional relevance and implementation potential
• In-person applicants must also be free to travel to Washington, D.C., in March 2027. They must finish the virtual course and submit their project first.

Required Materials

Applicants complete the official 2027 application form, which includes a government analytics project. Confirm the details on the program page.

How to Apply

Secure your organization’s nomination first. Then prepare a project with clear institutional value. Finally, submit the application through the official page.

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Conclusion

This fellowship suits officials who want to improve public administration with data. Because the deadline is unconfirmed, apply early. Contact #339966;">#339966;" href="mailto:governmentanalytics@worldbank.org">governmentanalytics@worldbank.org to verify the closing date.

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