1) Can I receive funding from both my department and the Childbirth Accommodation Fund?

Not during the same time period. The Childbirth Accommodation Fund is meant to replace departmental funding during your leave.

2) Am I eligible if I have a Graduate Division or departmental fellowship?

Six weeks of maternity leave funding is automatically granted for expectant mothers holding Graduate Division or departmental fellowships. You do not need to apply for Childbirth Accommodation Funding.

3) Am I eligible if I am adopting a child or if I am a father?

No. The Childbirth Accommodation Fund is for birth mothers.

4) Are master students eligible?

Academic masters students are eligible, professional masters students are not.

5) Is funding available during the summer?

Yes.

6) If I work more than 50% time as a TA and/or GSR, can I receive Childbirth Accommodation Funding for the full amount of my salary?

No. The Childbirth Accommodation Fund only pays TAs and GSRs for up to 50% time.

7) How will the funds be disbursed to me?

They will be automatically deposited into your BruinBill account as a fellowship stipend award.

8) If my childbirth leave spans two quarters, am I eligible for Childbirth Accommodation funding for the whole six weeks?

It depends on if your TA /GSR appointment funding spans both quarters. If you are only funded for one quarter, you will only receive funding for childbirth leave taken during that quarter. If you are funded for both quarters, you will receive funding for childbirth leave taken during both quarters. If your leave occurs during any University holidays or breaks, you will not receive funding for those days.

9) Can I request more than six weeks?

No.

10) Will I lose my tuition/fee coverage?

No.

11) Will I lose my remission benefits?

No.