Sub-sub-series consists of records relating to the establishment and activities of research centres and institutes, including proposals for centres that were not successful. For the list of centres and institutes included in the correspondence, see Access Points below. Records include correspondence, brochures, meeting minutes, reports (including annual reports), proposals and applications, agreements, and budgets.

The series consists of records relating to the administrative and operational activities and interests of the department Chairman, including research, funding, relations with external bodies including the federal and provincial governments, proposals for new programs and courses, the Bamfield Marine Station and the Master of Pest Management program. Record types include circulars, correspondence, directives, reports and working papers. For a list of correspondents (as reflected in file titles), see Access Points below.