World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2027 for Government Officials Worldwide

The World Bank is inviting applications for the 2027 Government Analytics Fellowship, an international professional development programme designed to strengthen the ability of government officials to use administrative data for better public administration and decision-making.

The fellowship provides participants with practical knowledge, technical guidance and expert mentorship to develop projects addressing real institutional challenges within their governments.

The programme is organised through collaboration between the World Bank's Development Economics Vice-Presidency, Development Impact Group, Institutions Global Department, Institute for Economic Development and academic partners.

Nigerian government officials working in public administration, policy, data management and institutional development are eligible to explore the opportunity.

Benefits

Selected fellows will receive:

• Training in government analytics and data-driven public administration.
• Access to experts responsible for developing the Government Analytics Handbook.
• Technical guidance from World Bank and University of Oxford experts.
• Mentorship from specialists working in relevant research areas.
• Opportunities to develop practical government analytics projects.
• Access to an international network of public servants, academics and data professionals.

Participants selected for the immersive in-person programme will also attend a two-week learning experience in Washington, D.C.

For eligible participants from ODA countries, the World Bank covers hotel accommodation, travel and subsistence for the Washington, D.C. course.

Fellowship Tracks

The programme offers three participation pathways:

1. Online-Only Track

A self-paced virtual learning experience designed for government officials who need flexibility while maintaining their professional responsibilities.

2. Immersive In-Person Fellowship

A competitive six-month programme for selected government officials developing strategically relevant government analytics projects.

3. Regional Hub Fellowship

Regional learning opportunities designed to support government officials through more localised fellowship experiences.

Eligibility Requirements

The programme is specifically designed for serving government officials rather than university students or members of the general public.

Applicants should:

• Be government officials interested in improving public administration.
• Have access to relevant government data or institutional information.
• Identify an administrative or policy challenge that can be addressed through data analytics.
• Demonstrate institutional support for their proposed project.
• Be willing to participate in the programme's learning and project-development activities.

Applicants seeking the immersive fellowship should be prepared to commit to the intensive six-month programme.

Application Deadline

November 16, 2026.

How to Apply

Interested government officials should review the official programme guidelines and submit their applications through the World Bank's Government Analytics Fellowship application platform.

Official announcement and application information: https://www.wbginstitute.org/news/call-applications-government-analytics-fellowship