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World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027

Fully funded — for public servants turning government data into better decisions.

22 days to go Open Updated 16 Oct 2026 By World Bank Group
Award
Fully funded (in-person)Travel + hotel for ODA countries
Who can apply
Central-govt officialsMid-level/senior; nominated
Tracks
Online / in-person / hub2 weeks in Washington DC, Mar 2027
Deadline
16 Nov 2026Official form
Need
Quantitative coursework+ English proficiency

About the fellowship

The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027 trains public servants to turn their own administrative data into practical insights that improve how government works. Run by the World Bank Group with academic experts including from the University of Oxford, it offers three tracks: online-only, immersive in-person (six months, with ~two weeks in Washington, D.C. in March 2027), and regional hub.

Eligibility

  • Work in a central government organisation or agency.
  • Mid-level management or senior analytical role (or equivalent), with authority to develop a project.
  • Organisational nomination — up to 2 fellows per organisation; endorsement letter required.
  • Prior tertiary-level coursework in statistics or quantitative methods.
  • English proficiency.
Not for students: this is for serving public servants with an institutional project — not an open fellowship for data analysts, students or nonprofit staff.

Benefits

  • In-person track: hotel, travel and subsistence in Washington, D.C. covered for fellows from ODA-eligible countries.
  • Project mentoring from World Bank and Oxford experts.
  • Online track is self-paced alongside the job.

Documents required

  1. CV (max 3 pages)
  2. 150-word project summary
  3. Organisational endorsement letter

How to apply

  1. Secure organisational nominationEndorsement letter confirming your position and project.
  2. Prepare documents in English (PDF)CV, 150-word project summary, endorsement letter.
  3. Submit via the official formBefore 16 November 2026.

FAQs

I am a student/data analyst. Can I apply?

No — it is for central-government officials with an institutional project and nomination.

What does the in-person track cover?

For ODA-eligible countries: travel, hotel and subsistence for ~2 weeks in Washington, D.C. in March 2027.

How many can one organisation nominate?

Up to 2 fellows per organisation.

What documents do I need?

CV (max 3 pages), a 150-word project summary, and an organisational endorsement letter — all in English PDF.

Verified 16 Oct 2026 via OpportunitiesFeed (deadline 16 Nov 2026; three tracks; nomination + quantitative coursework required; ODA funding terms) and OpportunityLab/ScholarshipBob (documents: 3-page CV, 150-word summary, endorsement letter; Washington DC ~2 weeks March 2027).

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