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 Research School for Diabetes. In addition, it approves the selection of candidates invited for interview symposium as well as candidates offered positions at the Helmholtz Diabetes Center (HDC).

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