•Open to government officials, civil servants, and public sector practitioners working in World Bank client countries

•Applicants must be currently employed in a government ministry, department, or public agency

•Access to administrative microdata or public sector data within their respective institution

•Demonstrated commitment to utilizing data analytics to inform public administration and policy decisions

•Institutional support, including an endorsement letter or approval from the applicant's employing organization

•Proficiency in English and foundational quantitative or analytical skills

The Government Analytics Fellowship is an initiative hosted by the World Bank's Bureaucracy Lab (a joint initiative of the Development Impact Evaluation unit and the Governance Global Practice) in partnership with leading academic institutions like University College London. The fellowship empowers government teams and public sector professionals to harness administrative data to improve civil service management, workforce productivity, and public sector governance. Fellows receive specialized technical guidance, data architecture support, and policy mentorship to convert raw administrative records into actionable governance analytics.

•Fully funded technical assistance and hands-on mentorship from World Bank data scientists and academic experts

•Coverage of travel, accommodation, and subsistence expenses for in-person workshops, analytics clinics, and international training sessions

•Access to specialized training modules, analytical toolkits, and software frameworks

•No participation, tuition, or program fees charged to fellows or their institutions

•Direct access to a global peer network of public sector data practitioners