Temple University is accepting applications for Fall 2027 entry to its PhD in Business Administration with a concentration in Tourism and Sport. The recruitment announcement advertises an annual stipend of US$36,000, full tuition coverage and health insurance.

The programme is offered by the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management in partnership with the Fox School of Business in Philadelphia, United States. It prepares researchers for academic careers in tourism, hospitality, sport and recreation through theoretical and methodological training, faculty mentoring and collaborative research.

Financial support is renewable for up to four years, subject to satisfactory performance. Funding involves research or teaching assistantship responsibilities. The announcement also lists US$800 towards a laptop or iPad, alongside support for academic conference travel.

Applicants should submit a CV, academic transcripts, a statement of goals, two recommendations and GMAT or GRE scores. English-language proficiency evidence is required where applicable. A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent is required; a master’s degree is preferred but is not mandatory.

The advertised priority deadline for funding consideration is 8 December 2026. Temple’s graduate bulletin also identifies 8 December as the priority date for admissions review and specifies that applications must be complete, including all supporting materials. Later applications may be considered subject to available places.

Enquiries can be directed to foxphdo@temple.edu.

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