The Strategic Analysis, Research & Training (START) Center in the University of Washington Department of Global Health provides high quality research and analytic support to organizations working in the fields of global and domestic public health. START is driven by a dual mission, with equal commitment to delivering high-quality research and analysis and providing mentorship and training to UW graduate research assistants.

Established initially in 2011 in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, START has continued to expand its reach and impact by taking on additional global clients and launching The START Center Domestic Program in 2014.