Opportunities

MORS Certificate in Wargaming Sponsorship

The Women’s Wargaming Network is excited to announce their collaboration with the Military Operations Research Society (MORS) to fund the entrance of one individual to attend the MORS Certificate in Wargaming, a five-day online synchronous course designed to enhance analyst capability and knowledge in multiple aspects of professional games, including research, design, development, execution, analysis, and reporting. This event will take place online, June 3-June 7 from 0800-1600 EST.

Candidates applying for this opportunity must showcase the following:

Relevant Experience: Must be at least 18 years old and interested in professional gaming. Candidates must demonstrate an entry level understanding/ interest of the industry and its dynamics. We are looking for candidates who otherwise would not be able to participate in this course. If you are currently employed by someone who would be open to registering you for this course, you are not considered eligible for this opportunity. You do not need to have any formal education or work experience in gaming, professional wargaming, military, or government experience. We encourage people from non-traditional backgrounds with an interest in working in wargaming or pivoting to wargaming to apply. 

Passion for Gaming: Looking for candidates who demonstrate a genuine passion for gaming and a desire to contribute to the industry’s growth and innovation. Candidates must make themselves completely available for the entire course to receive a Certificate of Wargaming from MORS.

Diversity and Inclusion: As this opportunity is provided by the Women’s Wargaming Network, we are looking to bolster diversity among the wargaming community to foster a rich exchange of perspectives and ideas. We encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities, especially women or non-binary candidates.

Instruction for Application: Using the selection criteria above, please submit a short essay (less than 300 words) on what your future plans related to the industry are and how this opportunity would support those ends. In addition, please submit your CV. For more information on wargaming, please refer to the list of suggested readings on the MORS Certificate in Wargaming page. Please send in your applications by May 15, 2024 at 5 PM PST.

Please submit all materials to: admin@womenswargaming.org 

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