The World Bank’s Government Analytics Fellowship is a fully funded program that aims to improve public administration by teaching government officials to use data more effectively for decision-making. The fellowship focuses on leveraging data, particularly administrative and survey data, to strengthen government operations and services.
Program Details
The 2026 fellowship runs for six months and is a blend of in-person training and remote mentorship. The program’s core is a two-week in-person session in Washington, D.C., which includes the Government Analytics course and the Public Administration Forum. The rest of the fellowship involves in-service support from World Bank and University College London experts to help fellows develop and implement a government analytics project within their home organization. The fellowship is fully funded, covering travel, lodging, and daily expenses for the D.C. training for participants from Official Development Assistance (ODA)-eligible countries.
Eligibility and Application
The fellowship is for mid-level managers or senior analysts who are currently employed by a central government organization. A key requirement is that applicants must have the authority to develop and lead a government analytics project within their agency. They should also have a background in statistics or quantitative methods and be proficient in English
Application Process and Deadline
- Application Deadline: The application deadline for the 2026 fellowship is September 28, 2025.
- Application Materials: Applicants need to submit a comprehensive CV (no more than three pages), a letter of endorsement from their organization, and a 150-word description of how they plan to apply the knowledge from the program to their institution.
- Nomination: Organizations can nominate up to two fellows. This endorsement letter is a crucial part of the application, as it signals the organization’s support for the proposed project and the fellow’s participation.
Fellowship Focus
The fellowship is built around the principles outlined in the World Bank’s Government Analytics Handbook. It’s designed to help officials move beyond simple data reporting to using data for diagnostic and strategic purposes, such as identifying administrative bottlenecks, improving service delivery, and enhancing accountability. The program looks for projects that focus on the analytics of administration rather than policy.
Application
To apply, please visit the official website at https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/government-analytics/brief/government-analytics-fellowship#2
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