The Serviam Institute for International Security (SIIS)
The Serviam Institute for International Security (SIIS) is a unique initiative aimed at strengthening military-diplomatic cooperation and security education. The program helps empower students – ROTC cadets and international relations scholars alike – to become ethical, effective, and collaborative leaders who shape security policy at home and abroad.
Creating the Next Generation of National Security Leaders
SIIS offers cutting-edge research, crisis simulations, policy innovation and real-world security training. Launching in 2026, SIIS aspires to become an internationally recognized center where the Department of State, Department of Defense and intelligence agencies recruit top talent.
Modeled on the Modern War Institute and adapted for a private university, SIIS combines cutting-edge research, crisis simulations and real-world security training.
Based at the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, the program expands on the presence of Seton Hall’s distinguished ROTC program, and reflects the University’s enduring Catholic tradition and the diversity of our industrious student body who aspire to become future national security leaders.
The Serviam Institute also serves as a hub for research, training and leadership development in international security, with a particular focus on the strategic challenges of the Indo-Pacific region.
To support this mission, we work with leading Catholic universities and security institutions in the Asia- Pacific to strengthen military-diplomatic cooperation and security education, providing Seton Hall cadets and international relations scholars with firsthand experience in Indo-Pacific security dynamics. As our title implies, the Serviam Institute – "I will serve" – is a calling for our students, who dedicate themselves to service, leadership, and global security.
Student Fellow – Wargaming and Simulation R&D
The Student Fellow supports the research, design, and execution of policy-focused wargames and simulations on international security and foreign policy issues. This role combines analytical research with hands-on scenario design and live simulation support.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with scenario design, timelines, injects, and role briefs
- Conducting background research to support simulation realism and policy relevance
- Supporting playtesting, facilitation, and note-taking during exercises
- Helping analyze outcomes and draft lessons-learned memos
- Collaborating with researchers and fellows across teams
The student fellows for 2026 are Joseph Brennan and Cameron Bird.
Contact the Institute
The Serviam Institute for International Security
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 275-2518
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