The Group Leader Committee (GLC) is an advisory board and equal partner for the MC to make decisions on any issues related to PIs in order to form a creative, stimulating and inclusive work community conducting impactful science at an internationally competitive level.

The science directors heading the VIB research centers are responsible for VIB’s scientific leadership. They form the institute’s management committee together with certain members of the general management from VIB Headquarters.

The VIB board of directors consists of representatives of universities, industry and the Flemish government.

Due to its status as ‘vzw’ (non-profit organization), VIB has the advantage of being an incorporated organization. The non-profit organization’s most senior body is the general assembly.