Various kinds of research activity are possible, according to the themes selected by the Scientific Committee on Antarctic research. The research fellows will be able to paricipate in on-going programmes run by the most expert research teams in the World, and in locations which are as close to extra-terrestrial as you can get on Earth. The contrast between the home countries and the Antarctic will also act as a counterpoint to the activity. The personal impressions of the scientists arriving for the first time in such an environment, will also be recorded.