World Bank Group Government Analytics Fellowship 2025–2026
- Omran Aburayya
- Aug 21
- 3 min read
If you are a mid-level government manager or senior analyst passionate about transforming public administration through data-driven insights, the World Bank Group Government Analytics Fellowship 2025–2026 is now open for applications. This pioneering 6-month hybrid fellowship supports the development of impactful analytics projects, combining in-person training in Washington, D.C. with expert mentorship and virtual sessions. The application deadline is September 28, 2025 (by 11:59 PM ET).
🎓Fellowship Summary
Location: Hybrid—virtual sessions globally, with a 2-week in-person training in Washington, D.C.
Host Institutions: World Bank Group (DEC, DECDI, Institutions Global Department) in collaboration with University College London (UCL)
Study Level: Mid-career professionals in central government roles (mid-level managers or senior analysts)
Target Group: Government officials working in central government agencies, nominated by their organizations (max 2 fellows per organization)
Fields/Focus: Analytics of government administration—leveraging administrative and survey data to improve public administration efficiency
Award Value / Coverage: Fully funded for applicants from ODA-eligible countries—World Bank covers hotel, travel, and subsistence for Washington portion
Duration: 6 months total, with 2-week full-time immersion in Washington, D.C.
Application Deadline: September 28, 2025, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Start Date: In-person training scheduled approximately January 28–February 6, 2026 (Public Institutions Conference January 28–29; Government Analytics Course January 30–February 6)
Eligible To: Central government officials in mid-level or senior analyst roles with authority to develop a government analytics project; must be proficient in English and demonstrate prior tertiary-level coursework in statistics or related quantitative methods
💡 Fellowship Overview
The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship is a ground-breaking initiative established to unlock the power of under-utilized government data to enhance public administration efficiency. Supported by experts from the World Bank and academics from UCL, the program offers a combination of intensive Washington, D.C. training and ongoing virtual mentorship to support fellows in creating actionable analytics projects tailored to their own government institutions.
🧩 Key components include:
An initial virtual pre-training orientation to introduce the Government Analytics Handbook and set expectations.
Two key in-person events in Washington:
Public Institutions for Development Conference (January 28–29, 2026)
Government Analytics Course (January 30–February 6, 2026)
Post-training mentorship and live virtual follow-up sessions guiding project development over the remaining months.
Culminating in virtual presentations of project outcomes toward the end of the six-month period.
🎁 Benefits
Data-Driven Expertise: Learn how to convert government data into actionable policy and operational insights.
Catalyzing Institutional Change: Work on real analytics projects to improve government administration.
Global Collaborative Network: Join a peer group of government data professionals, academics, and development experts.
Fully Funded In-Person Component: Travel, accommodation, and subsistence for the Washington phase are covered for applicants from ODA-eligible countries.
✅Eligibility Criteria
Employment in a central government organization or agency.
Holds a mid-level manager or senior analyst position, or equivalent, with authority over analytics-related projects.
Demonstrates post-secondary coursework in statistics or quantitative methods.
Proficient in English (program language).
Able to travel to Washington, D.C. in late January to early February 2026.
Must be nominated by their organization (up to two applicants per organization).
📝 Application Procedure
Application Deadline: Submit materials by September 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
Required Documents (in English):
Comprehensive CV (maximum 3 pages), emphasizing relevant experience and quantitative coursework.
150-word project summary, describing your plan to apply insights from the fellowship to strengthen your organization’s administration.
Organizational endorsement letter, nominating you and confirming your role and support for the project.
ℹ️ Additional Information
Pre-training requirement: Prior to arrival in D.C., fellows engage in a virtual session to review foundational materials from the Government Analytics Handbook.
Mentorship & Virtual Learning: After the Washington segment, fellows receive guidance and support through virtual sessions and project mentorship over the remaining months.
Continuation of the Fellowship: The World Bank intends to hold this fellowship annually and is exploring regional editions and country-specific communities of practice in the future.
