World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program 2027
World Bank Development Economics Vice-Presidency (DEC)
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About This Scholarship
The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship is a pioneering initiative designed to unlock the potential of public sector data for smarter, more efficient governance. It aims to strengthen the capacity of government officials to use administrative data to improve decision-making and address real institutional challenges.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Hotel, travel, and subsistence covered by the World Bank for applicants from ODA-eligible countries (for the in-person fellowship)
- Dedicated mentoring from a World Bank expert
- Access to the Government Analytics course and global learning community
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be nominated by their organizations (up to 2 fellows per organization are allowed).
- 2 Must work in a central government organization, including government agencies.
- 3 Must hold mid-level management or senior analyst positions (or equivalent), with the authority and institutional support to develop a Government Analytics project.
- 4 Must have prior tertiary-level coursework in statistics or related quantitative methods.
- 5 Must be proficient in English.
- 6 Must present a Government Analytics project with clear institutional relevance and potential for implementation.
- 7 For the in-person fellowship only: Must be available to travel to Washington, D.C., for approximately two weeks in March 2027 and commit to completing the virtual component first.