There are now 19 research supervisors in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metals and Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Microbiology. The Centre houses the UBC Master of Engineering Pulp and Paper Program . This teaching program, leading to an M.Eng. degree, prepares engineers for the practice of engineering in the pulp and paper industry. Laboratories and office space for the program are located in the Centre. Contributing Organizations Funding in support of the Centre's teaching and research progrmans is derived from Industry through Paprican's Maintaining Member Companies.
Additional funding is derived from other industry and government agencies.
On Friday 26 th June 1998 the Hon. David Zirnhelt, Minister of Forests and Mr. Roger Stanyer, Chair, Forest Renewal BC announced the Advanced Papermaking Initiative. This will be accomplished in partnership with the Pulp and Paper Research Institute of Canada. In addition, it will support the purchase of equipment, scholarships for students, and a technology network. This will mean enhanced capabilities in teaching, research, expert advising and professional community service.