Fix: needed to pass a parameter to have a placeholder

app/views/staff.py

@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ def create_project():
         if project.on_behalf:
             shortlist_proposer(project)
         return redirect(url_for("staff.projects"))
-    return render_template("pages/project-form.html", form=form)
+    return render_template("pages/project-form.html", form=form, person=Person())
 
 
 @bp.route("/projects/<project_id>/delete")