Application Guide
How to Apply for Tax Fairness Fellowship
at The School for Moral Ambition
🏢 About The School for Moral Ambition
The School for Moral Ambition is unique for its focus on transformative career pivots through cohort-based fellowships that tackle systemic issues. They specifically target progressive tax reform as a lever against inequality, offering structured training and placements with leading organizations rather than traditional employment. This appeals to professionals seeking to redirect their careers toward social impact with practical, field-based experience.
About This Role
This 7-month fellowship involves one month of intensive training in international tax law, policy strategy, and coalition building, followed by six months of full-time placement with host organizations like think tanks or advocacy groups. It's impactful because fellows directly contribute to redesigning tax systems across multiple continents, addressing rising inequality through concrete policy work. The role requires full commitment to pivot careers alongside a cohort of peers.
💡 A Day in the Life
During the training month, a typical day involves intensive workshops on international tax law and policy strategy, cohort discussions, and skill-building sessions. During the 6-month placement, days vary by host organization but generally include research on tax policies, meetings with stakeholders, coalition coordination, and contributing to advocacy or research projects aimed at systemic tax reform.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who The School for Moral Ambition Is Looking For
- Has professional experience in policy, law, economics, or advocacy, with demonstrated interest in tax justice or economic inequality
- Is based in or has strong ties to the USA, Canada, Europe, or Africa, with understanding of regional tax contexts
- Shows capacity for career pivot and full-time commitment from September 2026 to March 2027, including willingness to relocate if needed for placement
- Possesses skills in research, stakeholder engagement, or narrative change, with ability to work in coalition settings
📝 Tips for Applying to The School for Moral Ambition
Submit your expression of interest early, as the deadline is Q2 2026 and they are currently collecting applications for an 8-fellow cohort
Highlight any previous work on tax policy, economic justice, or inequality, even if not in a formal tax role
Demonstrate your understanding of the 'moral ambition' framework by connecting your career goals to systemic change
Emphasize your flexibility for potential placement in different organizations and regions during the 6-month placement phase
Mention specific host organization types you're interested in (think tanks, advocacy groups, research institutes, multilateral organizations) and why
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your motivation for pivoting your career toward tax fairness work specifically', 'How your background prepares you for the training components (international tax law, policy strategy, coalition building)', 'Your ability to commit fully to the 7-month program and work effectively in a cohort setting', 'Specific examples of your work on inequality, policy change, or stakeholder engagement']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → The School for Moral Ambition's other fellowship programs and their 'moral ambition' philosophy
- → Current global tax fairness initiatives and key organizations working in this space
- → Omezzine Khelifa's background and work as Program Manager of the Tax Fairness Fellowship
- → Recent tax policy debates in your region of interest (USA, Canada, Europe, or Africa)
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Treating this as a short-term job rather than a career-pivoting fellowship requiring full commitment
- Focusing only on compensation rather than the transformative experience and placement opportunities
- Showing limited understanding of tax fairness as a specific issue within broader economic inequality discussions
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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