IndiaBioscience brings to you the International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP) which aims to improve the success rate for Indian applications at international funding opportunities- for some of which India even contributes towards. Here we explore the DAAD's binational doctoral degree or sandwich scholarship in a conversation between Sapana Sharma and Shivam Yadav. Sapana and Shivam have been awarded the scholarship in 2020 and 2017 respectively.  Credits: Scripting and production: Sapana Sharma, Shivam Yadavand Zill-e-Anam Guidance: Shantala Hari Dass Editing and Design: Moumita Mazumdar