The Board of GARDP is comprised of representatives of donor countries and different constituencies, as well as experts in global health, finance and governance from around the world. As the ultimate decision-making body of the organization, the Board establishes GARDP policies and principles, and appoints the Board Chair, Vice-Chair, and Treasurer, as well as  GARDP’s Executive Director. The Board meets at least twice a year.

Observers of the Board include, but are not limited to: a representative from the World Health Organization (a co-founder of GARDP); a representative from DNDi (a co-founder of GARDP); the Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee; and the Chair of the Donor Partnership Advisory Committee. Observers liaise between the Board and the groups they represent. They offer counsel and participate in all board meetings but do not have voting rights.

The Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) is made up of scientists with expertise in various disciplines within infectious diseases and microbiology. SAC members advise and make recommendations to the Board of GARDP to carry out the organization’s scientific objectives. They also assess GARDP’s R&D strategy and projects, and provide guidance as well as medical and scientific expertise for GARDP’s programmes. SAC Ex-Officio Members represent external organizations at SAC meetings.

The Donor Partnership Advisory Committee consists of key donors, allowing them to bring their insights to the Board. It helps the Board fulfil its mission by reviewing the success of previous and ongoing donor investments in GARDP’s work, and providing advice on how further funding can deliver the greatest possible impact. It also advises the Board on how GARDP can expand and better manage its partnerships with governments and donors. The Chair of the committee represents the committee at the Board meetings and ensures that key decisions of the Board are brought back to the full committee.

The Strategic Partnerships Committee is a subcommittee of the Board of GARDP. It ensures that GARDP partnerships with the private sector align with GARDP’s vision, mission and objectives.

The Nomination, Remuneration and Safeguarding Committee is a subcommittee of the Board of GARDP. Its members are responsible for reviewing key questions about the Board itself (e.g. structure, size, and composition), reviewing organizational changes and decisions that require Board approval, and overseeing safeguarding matters (i.e. formal complaints of abuse of power or harassment).

The Audit Committee is a subcommittee of the Board of GARDP. It is made up of at least two Board members as well as external auditors, and it oversees financial aspects of the organization.