The Institute's Governing Board, which includes members of the Scottish Universities participating in the Scottish Universities Insight Institute, oversees the direction of the Institute and advises on its aims and objectives. The current members of the Governing Board are:

Prof. Stephen Logan, University of Aberdeen

Prof. Chris Whatley, University of Dundee

Dr Sharon Chisholm, University of St Andrews

Prof. Tim Bedford, University of Strathclyde

The Governing Board is chaired by Prof. Geoffrey Boulton

The Programme Committee, with members drawn from the Scottish universities participating in the Institute and non-academic stakeholders, provides expert advice on proposals received and decides which projects should be awarded funding. The current members of the Programme Committee are:

Mr Colin Mair, Improvement Services

Dr Sue Northrop, Scottish Government

Ms Rona Campbell, CBI

Prof. Stephen Logan, University of Aberdeen

Prof. Christopher Whatley, University of Dundee

Dr Sharon Chisholm, University of St Andrews

Prof. Tim Bedford, University of Strathclyde

Prof. Geoffrey Boulton

The Reviewing Panel assesses proposals for programmes of enquiry and makes recommendations to the programme committee regarding the allocation of funding. Reviewers include members of the programme committee as well as a wider of group of experts from universities across Scotland:

Prof. David Coates, University of Dundee

Prof. Sheila Dow, Emeritus, University of Stirling

Prof. Nick Fyfe, University of Dundee

Prof. Gillian Hogg, Heriot-Watt University

Prof. David Judge, University of Strathclyde

Prof. Gillian McIvor, University of Stirling

Prof. Duncan McLennan, University of St Andrews

Prof. Bill Naphy, University of Aberdeen

Prof. Sarah Oates, University of Glasgow

Prof. Chris Pearce, University of Glasgow

Prof. Steve Reicher, University of St Andrews