The research school's management board decides on all organisational affairs that are related to the structure, academic activities, and curriculum of the International Helmholtz Reserach School for Diabetes. In addition, it approves the selection of candidates invited for interview symposium as well as candidates offered positions at the HMGU.

The management board consists of the two spokespersons, the HELENA director, the coordinators and graduate student representatives from HMGU and ADI, respectively, and one additional scientist each: