World Bank 2025 Government Analytics Fellowship Program

Published: 05 Dec 2024

Launched in 2024, the fellowship bridges the gap between underutilized government data and the potential for improved efficiency in public administration. 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 (DIME) and the Governance Global Practice (GGP).

This fellowship is a collaboration among the World Bank Development Economics Vice-Presidency (DEC), the Governance Global Practice (GGP), the Development Impact Group (DIME), and University College London.

World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program

Application Deadline	January 10, 2025
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Country to study	United States
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	World Bank
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program

• Master cutting-edge analytics techniques to improve government efficiency.
• Collaborate with experts and peers from around the globe.
• Gain exclusive access to training and resources at the World Bank.

Logistics

• Travel & Accommodation: Fully covered for ODA-eligible applicants.
• Arrival in Washington, D.C.: Fellows should arrive by March 17, 2025.

Requirements for World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be employed in central government organizations (including agencies).
• Hold mid-level manager or senior analyst positions with authority to develop a government analytics project.
• Have tertiary-level coursework in statistics or quantitative methods.
• Be proficient in English.
• Be nominated by their organization, with up to two fellows per organization eligible.

Selection Process

Timeline

• In-Person Training: March 17–27, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
• Duration: 6 months, with a blend of in-person and light virtual sessions (1 hour per week).

Application Documents

• Comprehensive CV (maximum 3 pages) detailing relevant qualifications and experience.
• 150-word project summary, outlining how they plan to use the fellowship insights to benefit their organization.
• Endorsement letter from their organization, confirming their role and nomination.

Application Deadline

January 10, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to World Bank on survey.wb.surveycto.com to apply