World Bank Group Government Analytics Fellowship 2026 (Fully-Funded) 2026

The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program is a pioneering initiative designed to bridge the gap between the vast, yet underutilized, data resources held by governments and the potential for enhanced public administration efficiency through data-informed decision-making.

Leveraging insights from the Government Analytics Handbook and supported by World Bank experts and academics, the Fellowship offers frontier evidence and practitioner insights to enhance government efficiency. The Fellowship is a collaboration between the World Bank Development Economics Vice-Presidency (DEC), the Development Impact Group (DECDI), the Institutions Global Department, the Institute for Economic Development and University College London (UCL).

Summary

1. Application Deadline: September 28, 2025
2. Category: Training Fully Funded
3. Opportunity Locations: United States
4. Sponsor Organisation: World Bank

Eligibility Criteria for World Bank Group Government Analytics Fellowship 2026 (Fully-Funded)

To apply for the Government Analytics Fellowship, candidates must:

- Be available to travel to Washington D.C. from January 28 to February 6 for in-person training.

- Be nominated by their organizations (up to 2 fellows per organization are allowed).

- Work in central government organizations, including agencies.

- Hold mid-level management or senior analyst positions (or equivalent), with the authority to develop a government analytics project.

- Demonstrate prior tertiary-level coursework in statistics or related quantitative methods.

- Be proficient in English.

Benefits of World Bank Group Government Analytics Fellowship 2026 (Fully-Funded)

1. Gain Data-Driven Insights and expertise to harness vast amounts of governmental data, translating it into actionable insights for smarter decision-making and policy development.
2. Catalyze Change in your Government with cutting-edge research and expert support to implement systemic changes in your government's operations.
3. Join a Collaborative Network of like-minded government officials, data experts, academics, and professionals.

How to Apply

Please prepare the following application materials:

- A comprehensive CV (3 pages maximum) , highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.

- A 150-word summary of how you envision applying the insights gained to enhance your organization's operations through a government analytics project.

- An endorsement letter from your organization, nominating you for the fellowship and confirming your position.

All documents must be in English and in PDF format

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Application Deadline

28 September, 2025

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