The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship is a fully sponsored program designed to harness and utilize data resources held by governments to enhance public administration efficiency through data-informed decision-making.
Summary
- Host: World Bank
- Host Country: USA
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Sponsorship, Living Expenses, Accommodation, Travel Expenses
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: January 10, 2025
Fellowship Details
The Fellowship program leverages insights from the Government Analytics Handbook and support from World Bank experts and academics to provide cutting-edge evidence and practitioner insights aimed at enhancing government efficiency.
Requirements
To be eligible for the 2025 World Bank Fellowship, applicants must:
- Be able to travel to Washington DC from March 17 to March 27.
- Be nominated by their organizations (up to 2 fellows per organization).
- Work in central government organizations (including agencies).
- Hold mid-level managerial or senior analyst positions (or equivalent) with the authority to develop a government analytics project.
- Demonstrate prior tertiary-level coursework in statistics or related quantitative methods.
- Be proficient in English.
Benefits
The Fellowship spans 6 months, including a concentrated full-time commitment during the 2 weeks of in-person training in Washington, D.C. Benefits include:
- Full coverage of hotel, travel, and subsistence for participants during the course in Washington, D.C.
- Gaining data-driven insights to translate vast amounts of governmental data into actionable policy-making insights.
- Opportunities to implement systemic changes in government operations with expert support.
- Joining a network of like-minded government officials, data experts, academics, and professionals.
Required Documents
Candidates must submit the following documents:
- A comprehensive CV (3 pages maximum) highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.
- A 150-word summary detailing how the insights gained will be applied to enhance their organization’s operations through a government analytics project.
- An endorsement letter from their organization, nominating them for the fellowship and confirming their position.
How to Apply
To apply for the World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Visit the World Bank fellowship webpage.
- Click on ‘Apply Now’.
- Fill the Google Form created for the fellowship.
- Upload the required documents (in English format).
- Review and submit the application.
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