The Board of Trustees oversees all institute activities. This includes being responsible for reviewing the budget for the coming year, developing policies and procedures, advising on the appointment of new directors and actively recruiting for the position as needed, and taking a leadership role in fundraising and public awareness. The Board of Trustees has a face-to-face meeting at ICERM for one day each year (usually in late spring), and one or two conference-call meetings if needed.

Board of Trustee member appointments are for four years. Chairs from the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) and the Education Advisory Board (EAB), as well as the ICERM Directors, act as ex officio members.

The Scientific Advisory Board is responsible for approving the programs and scientific activities of the Institute. In addition, through direct communication with the Director, Science Board members are involved in shaping the direction of the scientific enterprise through specific suggestions of thematic programs and of program organizers. The Scientific Advisory Board has a face-to-face meeting at ICERM for 1.5 days each year (usually in late fall), and one or two conference-call meetings if needed.

Scientific Advisory Board terms are for three years. The ICERM Directors act as ex officio members of this committee.

The Education Advisory Board 1) oversees the undergraduate research programs, and helps to develop and identify successful proposals, 2) helps to develop proposals for outreach programs and events that are aligned with the mission of the institute, and 3) helps to identify sources of funding for education and outreach activities. The Education Advisory Board has a face-to-face meeting at ICERM for a half-day each year (usually in early fall).

Education Advisory Board terms are for three years. The ICERM Directors act as ex officio members of this committee.