Applications are invited for the World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program 2025, Washington, D.C. The application deadline is Jan 10, 2025.
About Fellowship Program
The World Bank Government Analytics 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. The Fellowship is a collaboration between the World Bank Development Economics Vice-Presidency (DEC), the Development Impact Group (DIME), Governance Global Practice (GGP), Institute for Economic Development and University College London (UCL).
Program Features
The fellowship will involve in-person training and in-service support from senior experts at the World Bank and University College London to develop a Government Analytics project.
The fellowship lasts for 6 months, requiring full-time attendance during the 2 weeks of in-person training in Washington, D.C. This training includes the Public Administration Forum and the Government Analytics course.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Government Analytics Fellowship, applicants must be:
- Able to travel to Washington DC from March 17 to March 27.
- 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.
Application Process
To apply, applicants are required to submit the following documents in English:
- A detailed CV (maximum of 3 pages), outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
- A 150-word statement explaining how you plan to apply the insights gained to improve your organization’s operations through a government analytics project.
- A nomination letter from your organization, endorsing your application for the fellowship and confirming your current position.
How to Apply?
Interested and eligible candidates can directly apply through this link.
Benefits
- Acquire Data-Driven Expertise to leverage extensive governmental data, transforming it into actionable insights that drive smarter decision-making and effective policy development.
- Drive Transformation in your Government with innovative research and expert guidance to implement meaningful changes in government operations.
- Become Part of a Collaborative Network of government officials, data specialists, academics, and professionals, all working together towards shared goals.
Participation in the World Bank Government Analytics course in Washington DC includes hotel, travel, and subsistence covered by the World Bank for applicants from ODA-eligible countries. Further details on the award of the fellowship.
FAQs
I am a government official. Am I eligible for the Government Analytics Fellowship?
To be considered for the Government Analytics Fellowship, applicants must be employed by a central government organization (including agencies) in a mid-level manager or senior analyst position (or equivalent) with authority to develop a government analytics project. So, if you meet these criteria, you are eligible.
I am a current graduate (Master or PhD) student. Am I eligible for the Government Analytics Fellowship?
To be considered for the Government Analytics Fellowship, applicants must be employed by central government organizations (including agencies) in a mid-level manager or senior analyst position (or equivalent) with authority to develop a government analytics project. We suggest you keep an eye out for their online course in the future.
For the in-person part of the Fellowship, are fellows expected to cover their travel and accommodation?
Participation in the World Bank Government Analytics course in Washington D.C. includes hotel, travel, and subsistence covered by the World Bank, for applicants from ODA-eligible countries. Further details on award of fellowship.
For the in-person portion of the Fellowship, when are fellows expected to arrive in Washington D.C.?
Fellows should arrive no later than March 17th.
Contact Details
governmentanalytics[at]worldbankgroup.org
Deadline
The application deadline is Jan 10, 2025.
