Launched in 2024, the fellowship bridges the gap between underutilized government data and the potential for improved efficiency in public administration. 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) and the Governance Global Practice (GGP).
This fellowship is a collaboration among the World Bank Development Economics Vice-Presidency (DEC), the Governance Global Practice (GGP), the Development Impact Group (DIME), and University College London.
University College London Information
Founded in 1826, University College London is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of London (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University College London (UCL) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University College London (UCL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 193 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be employed in central government organizations (including agencies).
- Hold mid-level manager or senior analyst positions with authority to develop a government analytics project.
- Have tertiary-level coursework in statistics or quantitative methods.
- Be proficient in English.
- Be nominated by their organization, with up to two fellows per organization eligible.
Application Process
Go to World Bank on survey.wb.surveycto.com to apply
Required Documents:
- Comprehensive CV (maximum 3 pages) detailing relevant qualifications and experience.
- 150-word project summary, outlining how they plan to use the fellowship insights to benefit their organization.
- Endorsement letter from their organization, confirming their role and nomination.