START is an investment in the human capital of the homeland security enterprise. We bring cutting-edge research into undergraduate, graduate, and professional classrooms, and we incorporate students of all levels into our real-world, policy-relevant research agenda. Discover our education and training programs
Data & Analysis
One of START’s unique contributions to the national security enterprise is our creation and dissemination of objective data and tools. These factual baselines provide a scientific foundation for knowledge building and formulating sound counterterrorism policy and practice. Discover our data and analysis resources
Policy & Practice
Real-world problems rarely fit within any one academic discipline and cannot be addressed without insight from the field. START leverages multidisciplinary expertise and practitioner input to be of use in the real-world. Learn how START informs policy and practice