Project Lead Application

Ready to lead a Project90 initiative? This application is for current UCalgary students who want to take on a leadership role in guiding a project team, coordinating progress, and working alongside partners to bring impact-driven ideas to life.

This is a formal application for the Project Lead (PL) role. Submitting this form is the first step in our selection process. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to participate in an interview.

DEADLINE: July 13, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

What is a “project”?
Project90 supports engineering projects usually carried out by teams of 8–12 students over two academic semesters. Projects typically move through a design phase, a build phase, and an integration and testing phase. Past projects have included an adaptive standing frame for a child with cerebral palsy and arthrogryposis, a clean water system for a rural village in Costa Rica, and a pressure-sensing prosthetic sock to help clinicians improve prosthetic limb fit. 

What does a Project Lead do?

• Coordinate with Co-Project Lead to guide a team of students through the project design and development process
• Coordinate meetings, timelines, and deliverables
• Work with executive members and external partners (nonprofits, sponsors, etc.)
• Support a collaborative, inclusive, and goal-oriented team environment

Before you apply, we recommend reviewing our current projects and the expectations of the role to make sure this is the right fit for you.

Interested in learning about our current projects? Click the button below to explore 2025-26 work!

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First and Last Name *

UCalgary Email Address *

What is your major and year of study? *

Are you already part of Project 90? If yes, how long have you been in Project90 and in what role? If no, please write "N/A." *

On average, how many hours per week can you commit to Project90 as a project lead? *

What type of project would you most want to lead, and why? (mechanical focused, electrical focused, biomedical, community based, etc.)? *

Project Interest *Which of the 2026 Project90 projects would you have been most interested in leading? (Select up to 3)Prosthetic Sock Pressure SensorScoliosis Brace Tension SensorAdaptive Swim BenchPONI Leg PressPONI Hip AbductorIn-Series Biosand FilterPit Lining Material TestSchulich Wellness

Why Project90? What motivates you to be a part of our initiative? *

What do the 4 Project90 values mean to you? How have you demonstrated each value? *

What differentiates a project lead from a general member in your view? *

In your opinion, what is the single most important quality in a project lead? *

List your top 3 technical skills (e.g. design, calculations, software, coding). *

For each technical skill, describe an experience that developed it and how you envision applying it as a project lead. One paragraph per skill is sufficient. *

List your top 3 interpersonal skills (e.g. stakeholder communication, team building, conflict management). *

For each interpersonal skill, describe an experience that developed it and how you envision applying it as a project lead. One paragraph per skill is sufficient. *

Imagine your co-lead consistently arrives to meetings unprepared, appears disengaged from the project, and takes days to respond to messages. What risks does this create, and what steps would you take to mitigate? *

Imagine three of your general members have missed the last three meetings due to illness or other commitments. The remaining three are visibly stressed about the project falling behind. What risks does this create, and what steps would you take to mitigate? *

Imagine your team needs information from your non-profit partner to move forward, but neither you nor your co-lead have received a response in over a month. What risks does this create, and what steps would you take to mitigate? *

Imagine that two months into your project, you realize the solution your team has been developing is more complex than your non-profit partner actually needs. One of your general members' workload is dependent on the complex component, however. Scaling it back would mean setting aside a large portion of their work. What risks does this create, and what steps would you take to mitigate? *

Imagine your team is testing two designs for your project. One significantly outperforms the other, but costs more than what your budget allows. The other design is less effective but very affordable and easy to manufacture. How would you lead your team through this decision? What factors would you consider? *

Describe a time you took initiative in a leadership or team setting when things weren't going as planned. What did you do, and what was the outcome? *

What's something you'd like us to know about you? *

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