The guiding governance principle of CASA is to enable top-level research through fair and transparent decision-making processes. In order to achieve this goal, the cluster organization relies on three boards:
- the Management Board,
- the Early Career Researcher Board and
- the Equity & Diversity Board.
Moreover, CASA is supported by the Advisory Board.
The Management Board is responsible for quality assurance and evaluation of all CASA activities, including the scientific program, the Early Career Researcher program, the Equal Opportunity and Diversity program, and transfer activities.
The Early Career Researcher (ECR) Board decides about all funding allocations regarding the CASA International Graduate School (CIGS). The board has its own budget and the autonomy to dynamically adapt the programs to the changing needs of ECR members.
The Equity & Diversity Board coordinates all activities in the area of equal opportunities and gender equality within the cluster.
The Advisory Board consists of eight leading international scientists. It supports the Management Board in evaluating the cluster’s overall scientific performance and advises the board on the general scientific strategy.
