09/10/2026
Advertisement for: Antarctica Scientists, Researchers and Support Staff Opinions about USAP Alcohol Policy
The purpose of the study is to review and evaluate the current USAP alcohol use policy in Antarctica, through the eyes of persons Age 18 and up, who must be a current or former scientist, researcher or support worker in Antarctica, but cannot be located in Antarctica at the time of the interview. This project is not funded or sponsored by the USAP. Up to fifty people will take part in this research. Participants cannot be currently located in Antarctica at the time of the interview, interviews can take place either before or after the participant is in Antarctica only. Policy can be found at this link:https://nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/usap-alcohol-policy-r.pdf
You may experience discomfort concerning queries about the negatives of alcohol use in Antarctica. You are free to not answer any queries which you might find uncomfortable. The primary focus will be your opinions about the actual USAP alcohol policy.
If you agree to take part in this study, you will be asked to participate in a recorded interview via Zoom with the researcher for a period of one to two hours. Please find a location for your interview that is private with no access from other persons during the interview. You will be asked to select a pseudonym for this process, if you do not chose one, the researcher will assign one during transcription. This interview will take place at a time that works for both you and the researcher, you are allowed to call in via phone, participate with we**am on or we**am off and use a pseudonym throughout the interview process if you wish. There will be one interview which the researcher will transcribe in full.
For further questions and access to the consent form please contact John Korkow. [email protected]