Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tourism Economics | North-West University, South Africa
July 25, 2026
The Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES) research entity at North-West University (NWU), South Africa, invites applications for a three-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tourism Economics, commencing on 1 November 2026 or a mutually agreed date. The fellowship offers a chance to join one of South Africa's leading tourism research teams and to contribute to research that advances tourism knowledge, economic development, environmental sustainability, and societal well-being.
Research focus
Research will focus on one or more of the following thematic areas.
Research focus
The fellow will work in one or more of these areas within the TREES research programme.
- 1Valuation of tourism resources
- 2Tourism demand modelling and forecasting
- 3Modelling tourist behaviour
- 4Tourism impact modelling
Eligibility and terms
NWU welcomes applications from outstanding early-career researchers who hold a PhD in Tourism Management or Economics obtained within the last four years, particularly those with strengths in econometrics, economic modelling, and quantitative tourism research methods.
Fellowship details
A tax-free stipend with the possibility of extension for exceptional scholarly performance.
- StipendR488,280 per annum, tax-free
- TermThree years, extendable on exceptional performance
- Start date1 November 2026, or a mutually agreed date
- EligibilityPhD in Tourism Management or Economics within the last four years
- Deadline17 August 2026
How to apply
Applications should be submitted to Mrs Hanneri Borstlap at Hanneri.Borstlap@nwu.ac.za. Fellowship enquiries can be directed to Prof Andrea Saayman at Andrea.Saayman@nwu.ac.za. The full vacancy details are available in the fellowship document linked below.
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