Through this programme, members of the Jakob-Fugger-Zentrum are able to invite internationally renowned scientists from Germany and abroad to Augsburg for up to six months. Within the framework of this "Visiting Fellowship for Transnational Studies", researchers collaborate on a research project or grant application.

Students at the University of Augsburg also benefit from the Visiting Fellowships for Transnational Studies at the Jakob-Fugger-Zentrum: all visiting scholars have the opportunity to teach several relevant courses at the University of Augsburg, which offer students new learning opportunities and exciting perspectives. Only members of the Jakob Fugger Centre are eligible to submit applications and extend invitations.