World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program in Washington, USA

The World Bank invites dedicated public servants to apply for the 2027 Government Analytics Fellowship.

The World Bank 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.

To be considered for the 2027 World Bank Fellowship, you must be:

• Able to travel to Washington DC for in-person training sessions. 

• Nominated by their organizations (Up to 2 fellows per organization).

• Working in central government organizations (including agencies).

• Mid-level managers or senior analyst positions (or equivalent) with authority to develop a government analytics project.

• Able to demonstrate prior tertiary-level coursework on statistics or related quantitative methods.

• Proficient in English.

• The fellowship spans 6 months, with a concentrated full-time commitment during the 2 weeks of in-person training in Washington, D.C.

• Participation in the World Bank Government Analytics course in Washington DC includes hotel, travel, and subsistence covered by the World Bank for applicants.

Other benefits include;

• 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.

• Catalyze Change in your Government with cutting-edge research and expert support to implement systemic changes in your government's operations.

• Join a Collaborative Network of like-minded government officials, data experts, academics, and professionals.

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• 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.

To apply for the World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship, interested and qualified candidates should follow the procedures below;

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  Visit the World Bank fellowship webpage using the button below

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  Click on 'Apply Now'

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  You will be directed to the Google Form created for the fellowship

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  Fill out the form appropriately and upload the required documents (English format)

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  Submit your application after review.