World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027 (Fully Funded) in USA — Deadline: To Be Confirmed

World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027 (Fully Funded)

Deadline: To be confirmed — check the official application website
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Organization: World Bank
Funding: Fully Funded In-Person Participation for Eligible Applicants

About the Fellowship

Applications are open for the World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027, an international professional development opportunity designed for government officials who want to improve public administration through data-driven decision-making.

The fellowship helps public servants use administrative records, survey data, and other government information to identify institutional challenges, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen public service delivery.

Selected fellows will develop a Government Analytics project addressing a real administrative challenge within their organization, with guidance from international experts and opportunities to collaborate with government professionals and researchers.

Benefits of the Fellowship

Successful applicants may benefit from:

• Travel support: Air travel for eligible participants attending the in-person component.

• Accommodation: Hotel expenses covered for eligible participants.

• Subsistence support: Eligible living expenses during the in-person fellowship.

• Professional training: Practical skills in government analytics and data-informed administration.

• Expert mentorship: Guidance from specialists whose expertise aligns with the proposed project.

• Project development: Support in developing a practical project relevant to the applicant’s institution.

• International networking: Opportunities to connect with government professionals, researchers, and international experts.

The travel, accommodation, and subsistence support applies to eligible participants from official development assistance (ODA)-eligible countries attending the in-person component, subject to the program’s conditions.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be officially nominated by their organization. A maximum of two fellows may be nominated per organization.

• Work in a central government organization or government agency.

• Hold a mid-level management, senior analyst, or equivalent position.

• Have the authority and institutional support to develop a Government Analytics project.

• Have completed tertiary-level coursework in statistics or related quantitative methods.

• Demonstrate proficiency in English.

• Propose a project that addresses an administrative challenge and has clear potential for implementation.

Important: This fellowship is intended for eligible government professionals. University students, academics, and employees of private or nonprofit organizations are not the target applicants.

Required Application Documents

Applicants should prepare the following documents in English and PDF format:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV): A comprehensive CV of no more than three pages.

2. Project Summary: A 150-word summary of the proposed Government Analytics project.

3. Organizational Endorsement Letter: An official nomination letter confirming the applicant’s position and institutional support for the proposed project.

Applicants seeking the in-person track must also be available to travel to Washington, D.C., for approximately two weeks in March 2027. Exact dates are to be confirmed by the organizers.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official World Bank website and review the fellowship requirements.

2. Confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria.

3. Identify an administrative challenge in your organization that can be addressed using government data.

4. Prepare your CV and 150-word project summary.

5. Obtain an official nomination and endorsement letter from your organization.

6. Follow the official application instructions and submit the required documents.

The proposed project should focus on improving government administration and operational performance rather than primarily developing public policy.

Official application: Visit the World Bank website to confirm the application deadline and access the official application portal..