What is the Parental Leave Fellowship Application form and why would I fill it out?

The Parental Leave Fellowship Application is used by new parents who are also Graduate Assistants to apply for a Fellowship period. During this Fellowship, the student retains full stipend and benefits, provides no service to the University, and maintains enrollment as a full-time (9+ credits) student. Eligibility requirements include: the birth of a child; the recent adoption of a child under the age of six; or, the assumption of other parenting responsibilities (e.g. foster parenting, legal guardianship) of a child under the age of six.