diff --git a/prisma/migrations/20260302000000_add_user_nationality_institution/migration.sql b/prisma/migrations/20260302000000_add_user_nationality_institution/migration.sql
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3f77816
--- /dev/null
+++ b/prisma/migrations/20260302000000_add_user_nationality_institution/migration.sql
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+-- AlterTable
+ALTER TABLE "User" ADD COLUMN "nationality" TEXT;
+ALTER TABLE "User" ADD COLUMN "institution" TEXT;
diff --git a/prisma/schema.prisma b/prisma/schema.prisma
index c584efe..72ceb68 100644
--- a/prisma/schema.prisma
+++ b/prisma/schema.prisma
@@ -308,6 +308,8 @@ model User {
   expertiseTags  String[]   @default([])
   maxAssignments Int? // Per-round limit
   country        String? // User's home country (for mentor matching)
+  nationality    String? // User's nationality (for applicant profiles)
+  institution    String? // User's institution/organization
   metadataJson   Json?      @db.JsonB
 
   // Profile
diff --git a/src/app/(applicant)/applicant/team/page.tsx b/src/app/(applicant)/applicant/team/page.tsx
index a44ca7e..d07cd0b 100644
--- a/src/app/(applicant)/applicant/team/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(applicant)/applicant/team/page.tsx
@@ -46,6 +46,8 @@ import {
   AlertDialogTitle,
   AlertDialogTrigger,
 } from '@/components/ui/alert-dialog'
+import { CountrySelect } from '@/components/ui/country-select'
+import { Checkbox as CheckboxPrimitive } from '@/components/ui/checkbox'
 import {
   Users,
   UserPlus,
@@ -64,6 +66,10 @@ const inviteSchema = z.object({
   email: z.string().email('Invalid email address'),
   role: z.enum(['MEMBER', 'ADVISOR']),
   title: z.string().optional(),
+  nationality: z.string().optional(),
+  country: z.string().optional(),
+  institution: z.string().optional(),
+  sendInvite: z.boolean().default(true),
 })
 
 type InviteFormData = z.infer<typeof inviteSchema>
@@ -129,6 +135,10 @@ export default function ApplicantTeamPage() {
       email: '',
       role: 'MEMBER',
       title: '',
+      nationality: '',
+      country: '',
+      institution: '',
+      sendInvite: true,
     },
   })
 
@@ -280,6 +290,42 @@ export default function ApplicantTeamPage() {
                     />
                   </div>
                 </div>
+                <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-4">
+                  <div className="space-y-2">
+                    <Label>Nationality</Label>
+                    <CountrySelect
+                      value={form.watch('nationality') || ''}
+                      onChange={(v) => form.setValue('nationality', v)}
+                      placeholder="Select nationality"
+                    />
+                  </div>
+                  <div className="space-y-2">
+                    <Label>Country of Residence</Label>
+                    <CountrySelect
+                      value={form.watch('country') || ''}
+                      onChange={(v) => form.setValue('country', v)}
+                      placeholder="Select country"
+                    />
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+                <div className="space-y-2">
+                  <Label htmlFor="institution">Institution (optional)</Label>
+                  <Input
+                    id="institution"
+                    placeholder="e.g., Ocean Research Institute"
+                    {...form.register('institution')}
+                  />
+                </div>
+                <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                  <CheckboxPrimitive
+                    id="sendInvite"
+                    checked={form.watch('sendInvite')}
+                    onCheckedChange={(checked) => form.setValue('sendInvite', !!checked)}
+                  />
+                  <Label htmlFor="sendInvite" className="text-sm font-normal cursor-pointer">
+                    Send platform invite email
+                  </Label>
+                </div>
                 <div className="rounded-lg bg-muted/50 border p-3 text-sm">
                   <p className="font-medium mb-1">What invited members can do:</p>
                   <ul className="list-disc list-inside space-y-1 text-muted-foreground">
diff --git a/src/app/(auth)/layout.tsx b/src/app/(auth)/layout.tsx
index 5f2c8b3..18e65a2 100644
--- a/src/app/(auth)/layout.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(auth)/layout.tsx
@@ -35,6 +35,8 @@ export default async function AuthLayout({
         redirect('/observer')
       } else if (role === 'MENTOR') {
         redirect('/mentor')
+      } else if (role === 'APPLICANT') {
+        redirect('/applicant')
       }
     }
     // If user doesn't exist in DB, fall through and show auth page
diff --git a/src/app/(auth)/onboarding/applicant-wizard.tsx b/src/app/(auth)/onboarding/applicant-wizard.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d426d22
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/app/(auth)/onboarding/applicant-wizard.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,599 @@
+'use client'
+
+import { useState, useMemo, useEffect } from 'react'
+import { useRouter } from 'next/navigation'
+import { trpc } from '@/lib/trpc/client'
+import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button'
+import { Input } from '@/components/ui/input'
+import { Label } from '@/components/ui/label'
+import { CountrySelect } from '@/components/ui/country-select'
+import {
+  Card,
+  CardContent,
+  CardDescription,
+  CardHeader,
+  CardTitle,
+} from '@/components/ui/card'
+import {
+  Select,
+  SelectContent,
+  SelectItem,
+  SelectTrigger,
+  SelectValue,
+} from '@/components/ui/select'
+import { cn } from '@/lib/utils'
+import { toast } from 'sonner'
+import { AvatarUpload } from '@/components/shared/avatar-upload'
+import { ProjectLogoUpload } from '@/components/shared/project-logo-upload'
+import { Textarea } from '@/components/ui/textarea'
+import {
+  User,
+  Bell,
+  CheckCircle,
+  Loader2,
+  ArrowRight,
+  ArrowLeft,
+  Camera,
+  Globe,
+  FileText,
+  Building2,
+  Flag,
+  ImageIcon,
+} from 'lucide-react'
+import { AnimatedCard } from '@/components/shared/animated-container'
+
+type Step =
+  | 'name'
+  | 'photo'
+  | 'nationality'
+  | 'country'
+  | 'institution'
+  | 'bio'
+  | 'logo'
+  | 'preferences'
+  | 'complete'
+
+type ApplicantWizardProps = {
+  userData: {
+    id: string
+    name: string | null
+    email: string
+    role: string
+    country: string | null
+    nationality: string | null
+    institution: string | null
+    bio: string | null
+    profileImageKey: string | null
+    notificationPreference: string
+  }
+  avatarUrl: string | null | undefined
+  refetchUser: () => void
+}
+
+export function ApplicantOnboardingWizard({
+  userData,
+  avatarUrl,
+  refetchUser,
+}: ApplicantWizardProps) {
+  const router = useRouter()
+  const [step, setStep] = useState<Step>('name')
+  const [initialized, setInitialized] = useState(false)
+
+  // Form state
+  const [name, setName] = useState('')
+  const [nationality, setNationality] = useState('')
+  const [country, setCountry] = useState('')
+  const [institution, setInstitution] = useState('')
+  const [bio, setBio] = useState('')
+  const [notificationPreference, setNotificationPreference] = useState<
+    'EMAIL' | 'WHATSAPP' | 'BOTH' | 'NONE'
+  >('EMAIL')
+
+  // Fetch onboarding context (project info)
+  const { data: onboardingCtx } = trpc.applicant.getOnboardingContext.useQuery()
+  const { data: logoUrl, refetch: refetchLogo } = trpc.applicant.getProjectLogoUrl.useQuery(
+    { projectId: onboardingCtx?.projectId ?? '' },
+    { enabled: !!onboardingCtx?.projectId }
+  )
+
+  // Initialize form with user data
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (userData && !initialized) {
+      if (userData.name) setName(userData.name)
+      if (userData.country) setCountry(userData.country)
+      if (userData.nationality) setNationality(userData.nationality)
+      if (userData.institution) setInstitution(userData.institution)
+      if (userData.bio) setBio(userData.bio)
+      if (userData.notificationPreference) {
+        setNotificationPreference(userData.notificationPreference as typeof notificationPreference)
+      }
+      setInitialized(true)
+    }
+  }, [userData, initialized])
+
+  // Prefill institution from project if user hasn't set one
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (onboardingCtx?.institution && !institution && initialized) {
+      setInstitution(onboardingCtx.institution)
+    }
+  }, [onboardingCtx, institution, initialized])
+
+  const utils = trpc.useUtils()
+  const completeOnboarding = trpc.user.completeOnboarding.useMutation({
+    onSuccess: () => utils.user.me.invalidate(),
+  })
+
+  const steps: Step[] = useMemo(() => {
+    const base: Step[] = [
+      'name',
+      'photo',
+      'nationality',
+      'country',
+      'institution',
+      'bio',
+    ]
+    // Only show logo step if applicant has a project
+    if (onboardingCtx?.projectId) {
+      base.push('logo')
+    }
+    base.push('preferences', 'complete')
+    return base
+  }, [onboardingCtx?.projectId])
+
+  const currentIndex = steps.indexOf(step)
+  const totalVisibleSteps = steps.length - 1
+
+  const goNext = () => {
+    if (step === 'name' && !name.trim()) {
+      toast.error('Please enter your name')
+      return
+    }
+    const nextIndex = currentIndex + 1
+    if (nextIndex < steps.length) {
+      setStep(steps[nextIndex])
+    }
+  }
+
+  const goBack = () => {
+    const prevIndex = currentIndex - 1
+    if (prevIndex >= 0) {
+      setStep(steps[prevIndex])
+    }
+  }
+
+  const handleComplete = async () => {
+    try {
+      await completeOnboarding.mutateAsync({
+        name,
+        country: country || undefined,
+        nationality: nationality || undefined,
+        institution: institution || undefined,
+        bio: bio || undefined,
+        notificationPreference,
+      })
+      setStep('complete')
+      toast.success('Welcome to MOPC!')
+
+      setTimeout(() => {
+        router.push('/applicant')
+      }, 2000)
+    } catch (error) {
+      toast.error(error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Failed to complete onboarding')
+    }
+  }
+
+  const stepLabels: Record<Step, string> = {
+    name: 'Name',
+    photo: 'Photo',
+    nationality: 'Nationality',
+    country: 'Residence',
+    institution: 'Institution',
+    bio: 'About',
+    logo: 'Logo',
+    preferences: 'Settings',
+    complete: 'Done',
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <div className="absolute inset-0 -m-4 flex items-center justify-center p-4 md:p-8 bg-[#053d57] bg-[url('https://s3.monaco-opc.com/public/ocean.png')] bg-cover bg-center bg-no-repeat">
+      <AnimatedCard>
+        <Card className="w-full max-w-lg max-h-[85vh] overflow-y-auto overflow-x-hidden shadow-2xl">
+          <div className="h-1 w-full bg-gradient-to-r from-brand-blue via-brand-teal to-brand-blue" />
+
+          {/* Progress indicator */}
+          {step !== 'complete' && (
+            <div className="px-6 pt-6">
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                {steps.slice(0, -1).map((s, i) => (
+                  <div key={s} className="flex items-center flex-1">
+                    <div
+                      className={`h-2 flex-1 rounded-full transition-colors ${
+                        i < currentIndex
+                          ? 'bg-primary'
+                          : i === currentIndex
+                            ? 'bg-primary/60'
+                            : 'bg-muted'
+                      }`}
+                    />
+                  </div>
+                ))}
+              </div>
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mt-1">
+                {steps.slice(0, -1).map((s, i) => (
+                  <div key={s} className="flex-1 text-center">
+                    <span
+                      className={cn(
+                        'text-[10px]',
+                        i <= currentIndex ? 'text-primary font-medium' : 'text-muted-foreground'
+                      )}
+                    >
+                      {stepLabels[s]}
+                    </span>
+                  </div>
+                ))}
+              </div>
+              <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground mt-2">
+                Step {currentIndex + 1} of {totalVisibleSteps}
+              </p>
+            </div>
+          )}
+
+          {/* Step: Name */}
+          {step === 'name' && (
+            <>
+              <CardHeader>
+                <CardTitle className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                  <User className="h-5 w-5 text-primary" />
+                  Welcome to MOPC
+                </CardTitle>
+                <CardDescription>
+                  Let&apos;s get your profile set up. What should we call you?
+                </CardDescription>
+              </CardHeader>
+              <CardContent className="space-y-4">
+                <div className="space-y-2">
+                  <Label htmlFor="name">Full Name</Label>
+                  <Input
+                    id="name"
+                    value={name}
+                    onChange={(e) => setName(e.target.value)}
+                    placeholder="Enter your full name"
+                    autoFocus
+                  />
+                </div>
+                <Button onClick={goNext} className="w-full" disabled={!name.trim()}>
+                  Continue
+                  <ArrowRight className="ml-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                </Button>
+              </CardContent>
+            </>
+          )}
+
+          {/* Step: Profile Photo */}
+          {step === 'photo' && (
+            <>
+              <CardHeader>
+                <CardTitle className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                  <Camera className="h-5 w-5 text-primary" />
+                  Profile Photo
+                </CardTitle>
+                <CardDescription>
+                  Add a profile photo so others can recognize you. This step is optional.
+                </CardDescription>
+              </CardHeader>
+              <CardContent className="space-y-4">
+                <div className="flex justify-center">
+                  <AvatarUpload
+                    user={{
+                      name: userData?.name,
+                      email: userData?.email,
+                      profileImageKey: userData?.profileImageKey,
+                    }}
+                    currentAvatarUrl={avatarUrl}
+                    onUploadComplete={() => refetchUser()}
+                  />
+                </div>
+                <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground text-center">
+                  Click the avatar to upload a new photo.
+                </p>
+                <div className="flex gap-2">
+                  <Button variant="outline" onClick={goBack} className="flex-1">
+                    <ArrowLeft className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                    Back
+                  </Button>
+                  <Button onClick={goNext} className="flex-1">
+                    {avatarUrl ? 'Continue' : 'Skip for now'}
+                    <ArrowRight className="ml-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                  </Button>
+                </div>
+              </CardContent>
+            </>
+          )}
+
+          {/* Step: Nationality */}
+          {step === 'nationality' && (
+            <>
+              <CardHeader>
+                <CardTitle className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                  <Flag className="h-5 w-5 text-primary" />
+                  Nationality
+                </CardTitle>
+                <CardDescription>
+                  Select your nationality.
+                </CardDescription>
+              </CardHeader>
+              <CardContent className="space-y-4">
+                <div className="space-y-2">
+                  <Label htmlFor="nationality">Nationality</Label>
+                  <CountrySelect
+                    value={nationality}
+                    onChange={setNationality}
+                    placeholder="Select your nationality"
+                  />
+                </div>
+                <div className="flex gap-2">
+                  <Button variant="outline" onClick={goBack} className="flex-1">
+                    <ArrowLeft className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                    Back
+                  </Button>
+                  <Button onClick={goNext} className="flex-1">
+                    {nationality ? 'Continue' : 'Skip for now'}
+                    <ArrowRight className="ml-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                  </Button>
+                </div>
+              </CardContent>
+            </>
+          )}
+
+          {/* Step: Country of Residence */}
+          {step === 'country' && (
+            <>
+              <CardHeader>
+                <CardTitle className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                  <Globe className="h-5 w-5 text-primary" />
+                  Country of Residence
+                </CardTitle>
+                <CardDescription>
+                  Where are you currently based?
+                </CardDescription>
+              </CardHeader>
+              <CardContent className="space-y-4">
+                <div className="space-y-2">
+                  <Label htmlFor="country">Country</Label>
+                  <CountrySelect
+                    value={country}
+                    onChange={setCountry}
+                    placeholder="Select your country"
+                  />
+                </div>
+                <div className="flex gap-2">
+                  <Button variant="outline" onClick={goBack} className="flex-1">
+                    <ArrowLeft className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                    Back
+                  </Button>
+                  <Button onClick={goNext} className="flex-1">
+                    {country ? 'Continue' : 'Skip for now'}
+                    <ArrowRight className="ml-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                  </Button>
+                </div>
+              </CardContent>
+            </>
+          )}
+
+          {/* Step: Institution */}
+          {step === 'institution' && (
+            <>
+              <CardHeader>
+                <CardTitle className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                  <Building2 className="h-5 w-5 text-primary" />
+                  Institution
+                </CardTitle>
+                <CardDescription>
+                  Your organization or institution name.
+                </CardDescription>
+              </CardHeader>
+              <CardContent className="space-y-4">
+                <div className="space-y-2">
+                  <Label htmlFor="institution">Institution / Organization</Label>
+                  <Input
+                    id="institution"
+                    value={institution}
+                    onChange={(e) => setInstitution(e.target.value)}
+                    placeholder="e.g., Ocean Research Institute"
+                  />
+                </div>
+                <div className="flex gap-2">
+                  <Button variant="outline" onClick={goBack} className="flex-1">
+                    <ArrowLeft className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                    Back
+                  </Button>
+                  <Button onClick={goNext} className="flex-1">
+                    {institution ? 'Continue' : 'Skip for now'}
+                    <ArrowRight className="ml-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                  </Button>
+                </div>
+              </CardContent>
+            </>
+          )}
+
+          {/* Step: Bio */}
+          {step === 'bio' && (
+            <>
+              <CardHeader>
+                <CardTitle className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                  <FileText className="h-5 w-5 text-primary" />
+                  About You
+                </CardTitle>
+                <CardDescription>
+                  Tell us a bit about yourself and your work. (Optional)
+                </CardDescription>
+              </CardHeader>
+              <CardContent className="space-y-4">
+                <div className="space-y-2">
+                  <Label htmlFor="bio">Bio</Label>
+                  <Textarea
+                    id="bio"
+                    value={bio}
+                    onChange={(e) => setBio(e.target.value)}
+                    placeholder="e.g., Marine biologist working on coral reef conservation..."
+                    rows={4}
+                    maxLength={500}
+                  />
+                  <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground text-right">
+                    {bio.length}/500 characters
+                  </p>
+                </div>
+                <div className="flex gap-2">
+                  <Button variant="outline" onClick={goBack} className="flex-1">
+                    <ArrowLeft className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                    Back
+                  </Button>
+                  <Button onClick={goNext} className="flex-1">
+                    {bio ? 'Continue' : 'Skip for now'}
+                    <ArrowRight className="ml-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                  </Button>
+                </div>
+              </CardContent>
+            </>
+          )}
+
+          {/* Step: Project Logo */}
+          {step === 'logo' && onboardingCtx?.projectId && (
+            <>
+              <CardHeader>
+                <CardTitle className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                  <ImageIcon className="h-5 w-5 text-primary" />
+                  Project Logo
+                </CardTitle>
+                <CardDescription>
+                  Upload a logo for &quot;{onboardingCtx.projectTitle}&quot;. This step is optional.
+                </CardDescription>
+              </CardHeader>
+              <CardContent className="space-y-4">
+                <div className="flex justify-center">
+                  <ProjectLogoUpload
+                    projectId={onboardingCtx.projectId}
+                    currentLogoUrl={logoUrl}
+                    onUploadComplete={() => refetchLogo()}
+                  />
+                </div>
+                <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground text-center">
+                  Click the image area to upload a logo.
+                </p>
+                <div className="flex gap-2">
+                  <Button variant="outline" onClick={goBack} className="flex-1">
+                    <ArrowLeft className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                    Back
+                  </Button>
+                  <Button onClick={goNext} className="flex-1">
+                    {logoUrl ? 'Continue' : 'Skip for now'}
+                    <ArrowRight className="ml-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                  </Button>
+                </div>
+              </CardContent>
+            </>
+          )}
+
+          {/* Step: Notification Preferences */}
+          {step === 'preferences' && (
+            <>
+              <CardHeader>
+                <CardTitle className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                  <Bell className="h-5 w-5 text-primary" />
+                  Notification Preferences
+                </CardTitle>
+                <CardDescription>
+                  How would you like to receive notifications?
+                </CardDescription>
+              </CardHeader>
+              <CardContent className="space-y-4">
+                <div className="space-y-2">
+                  <Label htmlFor="notifications">Notification Channel</Label>
+                  <Select
+                    value={notificationPreference}
+                    onValueChange={(v) =>
+                      setNotificationPreference(v as typeof notificationPreference)
+                    }
+                  >
+                    <SelectTrigger id="notifications">
+                      <SelectValue />
+                    </SelectTrigger>
+                    <SelectContent>
+                      <SelectItem value="EMAIL">Email only</SelectItem>
+                      <SelectItem value="NONE">No notifications</SelectItem>
+                    </SelectContent>
+                  </Select>
+                </div>
+
+                <div className="rounded-lg border p-4 bg-muted/50">
+                  <h4 className="font-medium mb-2">Summary</h4>
+                  <div className="space-y-1 text-sm">
+                    <p>
+                      <span className="text-muted-foreground">Name:</span> {name}
+                    </p>
+                    {nationality && (
+                      <p>
+                        <span className="text-muted-foreground">Nationality:</span> {nationality}
+                      </p>
+                    )}
+                    {country && (
+                      <p>
+                        <span className="text-muted-foreground">Country:</span> {country}
+                      </p>
+                    )}
+                    {institution && (
+                      <p>
+                        <span className="text-muted-foreground">Institution:</span> {institution}
+                      </p>
+                    )}
+                    {bio && (
+                      <p>
+                        <span className="text-muted-foreground">Bio:</span>{' '}
+                        {bio.length > 50 ? `${bio.substring(0, 50)}...` : bio}
+                      </p>
+                    )}
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <div className="flex gap-2">
+                  <Button variant="outline" onClick={goBack} className="flex-1">
+                    <ArrowLeft className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                    Back
+                  </Button>
+                  <Button
+                    onClick={handleComplete}
+                    className="flex-1"
+                    disabled={completeOnboarding.isPending}
+                  >
+                    {completeOnboarding.isPending ? (
+                      <Loader2 className="mr-2 h-4 w-4 animate-spin" />
+                    ) : (
+                      <CheckCircle className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                    )}
+                    Complete Setup
+                  </Button>
+                </div>
+              </CardContent>
+            </>
+          )}
+
+          {/* Step: Complete */}
+          {step === 'complete' && (
+            <CardContent className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center py-12">
+              <div className="rounded-2xl bg-emerald-50 p-4 mb-4 animate-in zoom-in-50 duration-500">
+                <CheckCircle className="h-12 w-12 text-green-600" />
+              </div>
+              <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2 animate-in fade-in slide-in-from-bottom-2 duration-500 delay-200">
+                Welcome, {name}!
+              </h2>
+              <p className="text-muted-foreground text-center mb-4">
+                Your profile is all set up. You&apos;ll be redirected to your dashboard shortly.
+              </p>
+              <Loader2 className="h-6 w-6 animate-spin text-primary" />
+            </CardContent>
+          )}
+        </Card>
+      </AnimatedCard>
+    </div>
+  )
+}
diff --git a/src/app/(auth)/onboarding/page.tsx b/src/app/(auth)/onboarding/page.tsx
index 2cd5a9a..70200a6 100644
--- a/src/app/(auth)/onboarding/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(auth)/onboarding/page.tsx
@@ -44,6 +44,7 @@ import {
   Scale,
 } from 'lucide-react'
 import { AnimatedCard } from '@/components/shared/animated-container'
+import { ApplicantOnboardingWizard } from './applicant-wizard'
 
 type Step = 'name' | 'photo' | 'country' | 'bio' | 'phone' | 'tags' | 'jury' | 'preferences' | 'complete'
 
@@ -208,6 +209,8 @@ export default function OnboardingPage() {
           router.push('/mentor')
         } else if (role === 'OBSERVER') {
           router.push('/observer')
+        } else if (role === 'APPLICANT') {
+          router.push('/applicant')
         } else {
           router.push('/jury')
         }
@@ -234,6 +237,17 @@ export default function OnboardingPage() {
     )
   }
 
+  // Applicant users get a dedicated onboarding wizard
+  if (userData?.role === 'APPLICANT') {
+    return (
+      <ApplicantOnboardingWizard
+        userData={userData as unknown as Parameters<typeof ApplicantOnboardingWizard>[0]['userData']}
+        avatarUrl={avatarUrl}
+        refetchUser={refetchUser}
+      />
+    )
+  }
+
   return (
     <div className="absolute inset-0 -m-4 flex items-center justify-center p-4 md:p-8 bg-[#053d57] bg-[url('https://s3.monaco-opc.com/public/ocean.png')] bg-cover bg-center bg-no-repeat">
       <AnimatedCard>
diff --git a/src/app/(auth)/set-password/page.tsx b/src/app/(auth)/set-password/page.tsx
index e995ae2..f04ccd1 100644
--- a/src/app/(auth)/set-password/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(auth)/set-password/page.tsx
@@ -42,6 +42,8 @@ export default function SetPasswordPage() {
           router.push('/jury')
         } else if (session?.user?.role === 'SUPER_ADMIN' || session?.user?.role === 'PROGRAM_ADMIN') {
           router.push('/admin')
+        } else if (session?.user?.role === 'APPLICANT') {
+          router.push('/applicant')
         } else {
           router.push('/')
         }
diff --git a/src/components/admin/members-content.tsx b/src/components/admin/members-content.tsx
index 0613731..8d4aa63 100644
--- a/src/components/admin/members-content.tsx
+++ b/src/components/admin/members-content.tsx
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ import { formatRelativeTime } from '@/lib/utils'
 import { AnimatePresence, motion } from 'motion/react'
 type RoleValue = 'SUPER_ADMIN' | 'PROGRAM_ADMIN' | 'JURY_MEMBER' | 'MENTOR' | 'OBSERVER'
 
-type TabKey = 'all' | 'jury' | 'mentors' | 'observers' | 'admins'
+type TabKey = 'all' | 'jury' | 'mentors' | 'observers' | 'admins' | 'applicants'
 
 const TAB_ROLES: Record<TabKey, RoleValue[] | undefined> = {
   all: undefined,
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ const TAB_ROLES: Record<TabKey, RoleValue[] | undefined> = {
   mentors: ['MENTOR'],
   observers: ['OBSERVER'],
   admins: ['SUPER_ADMIN', 'PROGRAM_ADMIN'],
+  applicants: undefined, // handled separately
 }
 
 const statusColors: Record<string, 'default' | 'success' | 'secondary' | 'destructive'> = {
@@ -265,6 +266,7 @@ export function MembersContent() {
             <TabsTrigger value="mentors">Mentors</TabsTrigger>
             <TabsTrigger value="observers">Observers</TabsTrigger>
             <TabsTrigger value="admins">Admins</TabsTrigger>
+            <TabsTrigger value="applicants">Applicants</TabsTrigger>
           </TabsList>
 
           {/* Search */}
@@ -280,8 +282,11 @@ export function MembersContent() {
         </div>
       </Tabs>
 
-      {/* Content */}
-      {isLoading ? (
+      {/* Applicants tab */}
+      {tab === 'applicants' && <ApplicantsTabContent search={search} searchInput={searchInput} setSearchInput={setSearchInput} />}
+
+      {/* Content (non-applicant tabs) */}
+      {tab !== 'applicants' && isLoading ? (
         <MembersSkeleton />
       ) : data && data.users.length > 0 ? (
         <>
@@ -535,7 +540,7 @@ export function MembersContent() {
             onPageChange={(newPage) => updateParams({ page: String(newPage) })}
           />
         </>
-      ) : (
+      ) : tab !== 'applicants' ? (
         <Card>
           <CardContent className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center py-12 text-center">
             <Users className="h-12 w-12 text-muted-foreground/50" />
@@ -553,7 +558,7 @@ export function MembersContent() {
             </Button>
           </CardContent>
         </Card>
-      )}
+      ) : null}
 
       {/* Floating bulk invite toolbar */}
       <AnimatePresence>
@@ -602,6 +607,227 @@ export function MembersContent() {
   )
 }
 
+function ApplicantsTabContent({ search, searchInput, setSearchInput }: { search: string; searchInput: string; setSearchInput: (v: string) => void }) {
+  const [page, setPage] = useState(1)
+  const [selectedIds, setSelectedIds] = useState<Set<string>>(new Set())
+  const utils = trpc.useUtils()
+
+  const { data, isLoading } = trpc.user.getApplicants.useQuery({
+    search: search || undefined,
+    page,
+    perPage: 20,
+  })
+
+  const bulkInvite = trpc.user.bulkInviteApplicants.useMutation({
+    onSuccess: (result) => {
+      const msg = `Sent ${result.sent} invite${result.sent !== 1 ? 's' : ''}`
+      if (result.failed.length > 0) {
+        toast.warning(`${msg}, ${result.failed.length} failed`)
+      } else {
+        toast.success(msg)
+      }
+      setSelectedIds(new Set())
+      utils.user.getApplicants.invalidate()
+    },
+    onError: (error) => toast.error(error.message),
+  })
+
+  const toggleUser = useCallback((id: string) => {
+    setSelectedIds((prev) => {
+      const next = new Set(prev)
+      if (next.has(id)) next.delete(id)
+      else next.add(id)
+      return next
+    })
+  }, [])
+
+  const users = data?.users ?? []
+  const allSelected = users.length > 0 && users.every((u) => selectedIds.has(u.id))
+  const someSelected = users.some((u) => selectedIds.has(u.id)) && !allSelected
+
+  const toggleAll = useCallback(() => {
+    if (allSelected) {
+      setSelectedIds((prev) => {
+        const next = new Set(prev)
+        users.forEach((u) => next.delete(u.id))
+        return next
+      })
+    } else {
+      setSelectedIds((prev) => {
+        const next = new Set(prev)
+        users.forEach((u) => next.add(u.id))
+        return next
+      })
+    }
+  }, [allSelected, users])
+
+  if (isLoading) return <MembersSkeleton />
+
+  if (!data || data.users.length === 0) {
+    return (
+      <Card>
+        <CardContent className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center py-12 text-center">
+          <Users className="h-12 w-12 text-muted-foreground/50" />
+          <p className="mt-2 font-medium">No applicants found</p>
+          <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+            {search ? 'Try adjusting your search' : 'Applicant users will appear here after CSV import or project submission'}
+          </p>
+        </CardContent>
+      </Card>
+    )
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <>
+      {/* Desktop table */}
+      <Card className="hidden md:block">
+        <Table>
+          <TableHeader>
+            <TableRow>
+              <TableHead className="w-10">
+                <Checkbox
+                  checked={allSelected ? true : someSelected ? 'indeterminate' : false}
+                  onCheckedChange={toggleAll}
+                  aria-label="Select all"
+                />
+              </TableHead>
+              <TableHead>Applicant</TableHead>
+              <TableHead>Project</TableHead>
+              <TableHead>Status</TableHead>
+              <TableHead>Last Login</TableHead>
+            </TableRow>
+          </TableHeader>
+          <TableBody>
+            {data.users.map((user) => (
+              <TableRow key={user.id}>
+                <TableCell>
+                  <Checkbox
+                    checked={selectedIds.has(user.id)}
+                    onCheckedChange={() => toggleUser(user.id)}
+                  />
+                </TableCell>
+                <TableCell>
+                  <div>
+                    <p className="font-medium">{user.name || 'Unnamed'}</p>
+                    <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">{user.email}</p>
+                  </div>
+                </TableCell>
+                <TableCell>
+                  {user.projectName ? (
+                    <span className="text-sm">{user.projectName}</span>
+                  ) : (
+                    <span className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">-</span>
+                  )}
+                </TableCell>
+                <TableCell>
+                  <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                    <Badge variant={statusColors[user.status] || 'secondary'}>
+                      {statusLabels[user.status] || user.status}
+                    </Badge>
+                    {user.status === 'NONE' && (
+                      <InlineSendInvite userId={user.id} userEmail={user.email} />
+                    )}
+                  </div>
+                </TableCell>
+                <TableCell>
+                  {user.lastLoginAt ? (
+                    <span title={new Date(user.lastLoginAt).toLocaleString()}>
+                      {formatRelativeTime(user.lastLoginAt)}
+                    </span>
+                  ) : (
+                    <span className="text-muted-foreground">Never</span>
+                  )}
+                </TableCell>
+              </TableRow>
+            ))}
+          </TableBody>
+        </Table>
+      </Card>
+
+      {/* Mobile cards */}
+      <div className="space-y-4 md:hidden">
+        {data.users.map((user) => (
+          <Card key={user.id}>
+            <CardContent className="p-4">
+              <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
+                <Checkbox
+                  checked={selectedIds.has(user.id)}
+                  onCheckedChange={() => toggleUser(user.id)}
+                  className="mt-1"
+                />
+                <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
+                  <p className="font-medium">{user.name || 'Unnamed'}</p>
+                  <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground truncate">{user.email}</p>
+                  {user.projectName && (
+                    <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground mt-1">{user.projectName}</p>
+                  )}
+                </div>
+                <Badge variant={statusColors[user.status] || 'secondary'}>
+                  {statusLabels[user.status] || user.status}
+                </Badge>
+              </div>
+            </CardContent>
+          </Card>
+        ))}
+      </div>
+
+      {data.totalPages > 1 && (
+        <Pagination
+          page={page}
+          totalPages={data.totalPages}
+          total={data.total}
+          perPage={data.perPage}
+          onPageChange={setPage}
+        />
+      )}
+
+      {/* Floating bulk invite bar */}
+      <AnimatePresence>
+        {selectedIds.size > 0 && (
+          <motion.div
+            initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 20 }}
+            animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
+            exit={{ opacity: 0, y: 20 }}
+            transition={{ duration: 0.2 }}
+            className="fixed bottom-4 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 z-50"
+          >
+            <Card className="shadow-lg border-2">
+              <CardContent className="flex items-center gap-3 px-4 py-3">
+                <span className="text-sm font-medium whitespace-nowrap">
+                  {selectedIds.size} selected
+                </span>
+                <Button
+                  size="sm"
+                  onClick={() => bulkInvite.mutate({ userIds: Array.from(selectedIds) })}
+                  disabled={bulkInvite.isPending}
+                  className="gap-1.5"
+                >
+                  {bulkInvite.isPending ? (
+                    <Loader2 className="h-4 w-4 animate-spin" />
+                  ) : (
+                    <Send className="h-4 w-4" />
+                  )}
+                  Send Invites
+                </Button>
+                <Button
+                  variant="ghost"
+                  size="sm"
+                  onClick={() => setSelectedIds(new Set())}
+                  disabled={bulkInvite.isPending}
+                  className="gap-1.5"
+                >
+                  <X className="h-4 w-4" />
+                  Clear
+                </Button>
+              </CardContent>
+            </Card>
+          </motion.div>
+        )}
+      </AnimatePresence>
+    </>
+  )
+}
+
 function MembersSkeleton() {
   return (
     <Card>
diff --git a/src/components/shared/project-logo-upload.tsx b/src/components/shared/project-logo-upload.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..62efb63
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/components/shared/project-logo-upload.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,279 @@
+'use client'
+
+import { useState, useRef, useCallback } from 'react'
+import Cropper from 'react-easy-crop'
+import type { Area } from 'react-easy-crop'
+import {
+  Dialog,
+  DialogContent,
+  DialogDescription,
+  DialogFooter,
+  DialogHeader,
+  DialogTitle,
+  DialogTrigger,
+} from '@/components/ui/dialog'
+import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button'
+import { Input } from '@/components/ui/input'
+import { Label } from '@/components/ui/label'
+import { Slider } from '@/components/ui/slider'
+import { Upload, Loader2, ZoomIn, ImageIcon } from 'lucide-react'
+import { trpc } from '@/lib/trpc/client'
+import { toast } from 'sonner'
+
+type ProjectLogoUploadProps = {
+  projectId: string
+  currentLogoUrl?: string | null
+  onUploadComplete?: () => void
+}
+
+const MAX_SIZE_MB = 5
+const ALLOWED_TYPES = ['image/jpeg', 'image/png', 'image/gif', 'image/webp']
+
+async function getCroppedImg(imageSrc: string, pixelCrop: Area): Promise<Blob> {
+  const image = new Image()
+  image.crossOrigin = 'anonymous'
+
+  await new Promise<void>((resolve, reject) => {
+    image.onload = () => resolve()
+    image.onerror = reject
+    image.src = imageSrc
+  })
+
+  const canvas = document.createElement('canvas')
+  canvas.width = pixelCrop.width
+  canvas.height = pixelCrop.height
+  const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d')!
+
+  ctx.drawImage(
+    image,
+    pixelCrop.x,
+    pixelCrop.y,
+    pixelCrop.width,
+    pixelCrop.height,
+    0,
+    0,
+    pixelCrop.width,
+    pixelCrop.height
+  )
+
+  return new Promise<Blob>((resolve, reject) => {
+    canvas.toBlob(
+      (blob) => {
+        if (blob) resolve(blob)
+        else reject(new Error('Canvas toBlob failed'))
+      },
+      'image/png',
+      0.9
+    )
+  })
+}
+
+export function ProjectLogoUpload({
+  projectId,
+  currentLogoUrl,
+  onUploadComplete,
+}: ProjectLogoUploadProps) {
+  const [open, setOpen] = useState(false)
+  const [imageSrc, setImageSrc] = useState<string | null>(null)
+  const [crop, setCrop] = useState({ x: 0, y: 0 })
+  const [zoom, setZoom] = useState(1)
+  const [croppedAreaPixels, setCroppedAreaPixels] = useState<Area | null>(null)
+  const [isUploading, setIsUploading] = useState(false)
+  const fileInputRef = useRef<HTMLInputElement>(null)
+
+  const getUploadUrl = trpc.applicant.getProjectLogoUploadUrl.useMutation()
+  const confirmUpload = trpc.applicant.confirmProjectLogo.useMutation()
+
+  const onCropComplete = useCallback((_croppedArea: Area, croppedPixels: Area) => {
+    setCroppedAreaPixels(croppedPixels)
+  }, [])
+
+  const handleFileSelect = useCallback((e: React.ChangeEvent<HTMLInputElement>) => {
+    const file = e.target.files?.[0]
+    if (!file) return
+
+    if (!ALLOWED_TYPES.includes(file.type)) {
+      toast.error('Invalid file type. Please upload a JPEG, PNG, GIF, or WebP image.')
+      return
+    }
+
+    if (file.size > MAX_SIZE_MB * 1024 * 1024) {
+      toast.error(`File too large. Maximum size is ${MAX_SIZE_MB}MB.`)
+      return
+    }
+
+    const reader = new FileReader()
+    reader.onload = (ev) => {
+      setImageSrc(ev.target?.result as string)
+      setCrop({ x: 0, y: 0 })
+      setZoom(1)
+    }
+    reader.readAsDataURL(file)
+  }, [])
+
+  const handleUpload = async () => {
+    if (!imageSrc || !croppedAreaPixels) return
+
+    setIsUploading(true)
+    try {
+      const croppedBlob = await getCroppedImg(imageSrc, croppedAreaPixels)
+
+      const { uploadUrl, key, providerType } = await getUploadUrl.mutateAsync({
+        projectId,
+        fileName: 'logo.png',
+        contentType: 'image/png',
+      })
+
+      const uploadResponse = await fetch(uploadUrl, {
+        method: 'PUT',
+        body: croppedBlob,
+        headers: { 'Content-Type': 'image/png' },
+      })
+
+      if (!uploadResponse.ok) {
+        throw new Error('Failed to upload file')
+      }
+
+      await confirmUpload.mutateAsync({ projectId, key, providerType })
+
+      toast.success('Project logo updated')
+      setOpen(false)
+      resetState()
+      onUploadComplete?.()
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Upload error:', error)
+      toast.error('Failed to upload logo. Please try again.')
+    } finally {
+      setIsUploading(false)
+    }
+  }
+
+  const resetState = () => {
+    setImageSrc(null)
+    setCrop({ x: 0, y: 0 })
+    setZoom(1)
+    setCroppedAreaPixels(null)
+    if (fileInputRef.current) fileInputRef.current.value = ''
+  }
+
+  const handleCancel = () => {
+    resetState()
+    setOpen(false)
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <Dialog open={open} onOpenChange={setOpen}>
+      <DialogTrigger asChild>
+        <button
+          type="button"
+          className="relative mx-auto flex h-24 w-24 items-center justify-center rounded-xl border-2 border-dashed border-muted-foreground/30 hover:border-primary/50 transition-colors cursor-pointer overflow-hidden bg-muted"
+        >
+          {currentLogoUrl ? (
+            <img src={currentLogoUrl} alt="Project logo" className="h-full w-full object-cover" />
+          ) : (
+            <ImageIcon className="h-8 w-8 text-muted-foreground/50" />
+          )}
+        </button>
+      </DialogTrigger>
+      <DialogContent className="sm:max-w-md">
+        <DialogHeader>
+          <DialogTitle>Project Logo</DialogTitle>
+          <DialogDescription>
+            {imageSrc
+              ? 'Drag to reposition and use the slider to zoom.'
+              : 'Upload a logo for your project. Allowed formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP.'}
+          </DialogDescription>
+        </DialogHeader>
+
+        <div className="space-y-4 py-4">
+          {imageSrc ? (
+            <>
+              <div className="relative w-full h-64 bg-muted rounded-lg overflow-hidden">
+                <Cropper
+                  image={imageSrc}
+                  crop={crop}
+                  zoom={zoom}
+                  aspect={1}
+                  showGrid={false}
+                  onCropChange={setCrop}
+                  onCropComplete={onCropComplete}
+                  onZoomChange={setZoom}
+                />
+              </div>
+
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-3 px-1">
+                <ZoomIn className="h-4 w-4 text-muted-foreground shrink-0" />
+                <Slider
+                  value={[zoom]}
+                  min={1}
+                  max={3}
+                  step={0.1}
+                  onValueChange={([val]) => setZoom(val)}
+                  className="flex-1"
+                />
+              </div>
+
+              <Button
+                variant="ghost"
+                size="sm"
+                onClick={() => {
+                  resetState()
+                  fileInputRef.current?.click()
+                }}
+                className="w-full"
+              >
+                Choose a different image
+              </Button>
+            </>
+          ) : (
+            <>
+              {currentLogoUrl && (
+                <div className="flex justify-center">
+                  <img
+                    src={currentLogoUrl}
+                    alt="Current logo"
+                    className="h-24 w-24 rounded-xl object-cover border"
+                  />
+                </div>
+              )}
+
+              <div className="space-y-2">
+                <Label htmlFor="logo">Select image</Label>
+                <Input
+                  ref={fileInputRef}
+                  id="logo"
+                  type="file"
+                  accept={ALLOWED_TYPES.join(',')}
+                  onChange={handleFileSelect}
+                  className="cursor-pointer"
+                />
+              </div>
+            </>
+          )}
+        </div>
+
+        <DialogFooter className="flex-col gap-2 sm:flex-row">
+          <div className="flex gap-2 w-full sm:w-auto">
+            <Button variant="outline" onClick={handleCancel} className="flex-1">
+              Cancel
+            </Button>
+            {imageSrc && (
+              <Button
+                onClick={handleUpload}
+                disabled={!croppedAreaPixels || isUploading}
+                className="flex-1"
+              >
+                {isUploading ? (
+                  <Loader2 className="mr-2 h-4 w-4 animate-spin" />
+                ) : (
+                  <Upload className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                )}
+                Upload
+              </Button>
+            )}
+          </div>
+        </DialogFooter>
+      </DialogContent>
+    </Dialog>
+  )
+}
diff --git a/src/server/routers/applicant.ts b/src/server/routers/applicant.ts
index b314784..a78bd84 100644
--- a/src/server/routers/applicant.ts
+++ b/src/server/routers/applicant.ts
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ import { z } from 'zod'
 import { TRPCError } from '@trpc/server'
 import { router, publicProcedure, protectedProcedure } from '../trpc'
 import { getPresignedUrl, generateObjectKey } from '@/lib/minio'
+import { generateLogoKey, type StorageProviderType } from '@/lib/storage'
+import { getImageUploadUrl, confirmImageUpload, getImageUrl, type ImageUploadConfig } from '@/server/utils/image-upload'
 import { sendStyledNotificationEmail, sendTeamMemberInviteEmail } from '@/lib/email'
 import { logAudit } from '@/server/utils/audit'
 import { createNotification } from '../services/in-app-notification'
@@ -757,6 +759,10 @@ export const applicantRouter = router({
         name: z.string().min(1),
         role: z.enum(['MEMBER', 'ADVISOR']),
         title: z.string().optional(),
+        nationality: z.string().optional(),
+        country: z.string().optional(),
+        institution: z.string().optional(),
+        sendInvite: z.boolean().default(true),
       })
     )
     .mutation(async ({ ctx, input }) => {
@@ -813,9 +819,25 @@ export const applicantRouter = router({
             email: normalizedEmail,
             name: input.name,
             role: 'APPLICANT',
+            roles: ['APPLICANT'],
             status: 'NONE',
+            nationality: input.nationality,
+            country: input.country,
+            institution: input.institution,
           },
         })
+      } else {
+        // Update existing user with new profile fields if provided
+        const profileUpdates: Record<string, string> = {}
+        if (input.nationality && !user.nationality) profileUpdates.nationality = input.nationality
+        if (input.country && !user.country) profileUpdates.country = input.country
+        if (input.institution && !user.institution) profileUpdates.institution = input.institution
+        if (Object.keys(profileUpdates).length > 0) {
+          user = await ctx.prisma.user.update({
+            where: { id: user.id },
+            data: profileUpdates,
+          })
+        }
       }
 
       if (user.status === 'SUSPENDED') {
@@ -829,7 +851,10 @@ export const applicantRouter = router({
       const baseUrl = process.env.NEXTAUTH_URL || 'https://portal.monaco-opc.com'
       const requiresAccountSetup = user.status !== 'ACTIVE'
 
-      try {
+      // If sendInvite is false, skip email entirely and leave user as NONE
+      if (!input.sendInvite) {
+        // No email, no status change — just create team membership below
+      } else try {
         if (requiresAccountSetup) {
           const token = generateInviteToken()
           await ctx.prisma.user.update({
@@ -1607,7 +1632,8 @@ export const applicantRouter = router({
       }>
     }> = []
 
-    for (const round of evalRounds) {
+    for (let i = 0; i < evalRounds.length; i++) {
+      const round = evalRounds[i]
       const parsed = EvaluationConfigSchema.safeParse(round.configJson)
       if (!parsed.success || !parsed.data.applicantVisibility.enabled) continue
 
@@ -1633,9 +1659,12 @@ export const applicantRouter = router({
         orderBy: { submittedAt: 'asc' },
       })
 
+      // Mask round names: "Evaluation Round 1", "Evaluation Round 2", etc.
+      const maskedName = `Evaluation Round ${i + 1}`
+
       results.push({
         roundId: round.id,
-        roundName: round.name,
+        roundName: maskedName,
         evaluationCount: evaluations.length,
         evaluations: evaluations.map((ev) => ({
           id: ev.id,
@@ -1752,4 +1781,155 @@ export const applicantRouter = router({
 
     return results
   }),
+
+  /**
+   * Get onboarding context for applicant wizard — project info, institution, logo status.
+   */
+  getOnboardingContext: protectedProcedure.query(async ({ ctx }) => {
+    if (ctx.user.role !== 'APPLICANT') {
+      return null
+    }
+
+    const project = await ctx.prisma.project.findFirst({
+      where: {
+        OR: [
+          { submittedByUserId: ctx.user.id },
+          { teamMembers: { some: { userId: ctx.user.id } } },
+        ],
+      },
+      select: {
+        id: true,
+        title: true,
+        institution: true,
+        logoKey: true,
+      },
+    })
+
+    if (!project) return null
+
+    return {
+      projectId: project.id,
+      projectTitle: project.title,
+      institution: project.institution,
+      hasLogo: !!project.logoKey,
+    }
+  }),
+
+  /**
+   * Get a pre-signed URL for uploading a project logo (applicant access).
+   */
+  getProjectLogoUploadUrl: protectedProcedure
+    .input(
+      z.object({
+        projectId: z.string(),
+        fileName: z.string(),
+        contentType: z.string(),
+      })
+    )
+    .mutation(async ({ ctx, input }) => {
+      // Verify team membership
+      const isMember = await ctx.prisma.project.findFirst({
+        where: {
+          id: input.projectId,
+          OR: [
+            { submittedByUserId: ctx.user.id },
+            { teamMembers: { some: { userId: ctx.user.id } } },
+          ],
+        },
+        select: { id: true },
+      })
+
+      if (!isMember) {
+        throw new TRPCError({ code: 'FORBIDDEN', message: 'You are not a member of this project' })
+      }
+
+      return getImageUploadUrl(
+        input.projectId,
+        input.fileName,
+        input.contentType,
+        generateLogoKey
+      )
+    }),
+
+  /**
+   * Confirm project logo upload (applicant access).
+   */
+  confirmProjectLogo: protectedProcedure
+    .input(
+      z.object({
+        projectId: z.string(),
+        key: z.string(),
+        providerType: z.enum(['s3', 'local']),
+      })
+    )
+    .mutation(async ({ ctx, input }) => {
+      // Verify team membership
+      const isMember = await ctx.prisma.project.findFirst({
+        where: {
+          id: input.projectId,
+          OR: [
+            { submittedByUserId: ctx.user.id },
+            { teamMembers: { some: { userId: ctx.user.id } } },
+          ],
+        },
+        select: { id: true },
+      })
+
+      if (!isMember) {
+        throw new TRPCError({ code: 'FORBIDDEN', message: 'You are not a member of this project' })
+      }
+
+      const logoConfig: ImageUploadConfig<{ logoKey: string | null; logoProvider: string | null }> = {
+        label: 'logo',
+        generateKey: generateLogoKey,
+        findCurrent: (prisma, entityId) =>
+          prisma.project.findUnique({
+            where: { id: entityId },
+            select: { logoKey: true, logoProvider: true },
+          }),
+        getImageKey: (record) => record.logoKey,
+        getProviderType: (record) =>
+          (record.logoProvider as StorageProviderType) || 's3',
+        setImage: (prisma, entityId, key, providerType) =>
+          prisma.project.update({
+            where: { id: entityId },
+            data: { logoKey: key, logoProvider: providerType },
+          }),
+        clearImage: (prisma, entityId) =>
+          prisma.project.update({
+            where: { id: entityId },
+            data: { logoKey: null, logoProvider: null },
+          }),
+        auditEntityType: 'Project',
+        auditFieldName: 'logoKey',
+      }
+
+      await confirmImageUpload(ctx.prisma, logoConfig, input.projectId, input.key, input.providerType, {
+        userId: ctx.user.id,
+        ip: ctx.ip,
+        userAgent: ctx.userAgent,
+      })
+
+      return { success: true }
+    }),
+
+  /**
+   * Get project logo URL (applicant access).
+   */
+  getProjectLogoUrl: protectedProcedure
+    .input(z.object({ projectId: z.string() }))
+    .query(async ({ ctx, input }) => {
+      const logoConfig = {
+        findCurrent: (prisma: typeof ctx.prisma, entityId: string) =>
+          prisma.project.findUnique({
+            where: { id: entityId },
+            select: { logoKey: true, logoProvider: true },
+          }),
+        getImageKey: (record: { logoKey: string | null }) => record.logoKey,
+        getProviderType: (record: { logoProvider: string | null }) =>
+          (record.logoProvider as StorageProviderType) || 's3' as StorageProviderType,
+      }
+
+      return getImageUrl(ctx.prisma, logoConfig, input.projectId)
+    }),
 })
diff --git a/src/server/routers/user.ts b/src/server/routers/user.ts
index aac08bb..62f0a6d 100644
--- a/src/server/routers/user.ts
+++ b/src/server/routers/user.ts
@@ -49,6 +49,8 @@ export const userRouter = router({
         metadataJson: true,
         phoneNumber: true,
         country: true,
+        nationality: true,
+        institution: true,
         bio: true,
         notificationPreference: true,
         profileImageKey: true,
@@ -109,6 +111,9 @@ export const userRouter = router({
         name: z.string().min(1).max(255).optional(),
         bio: z.string().max(1000).optional(),
         phoneNumber: z.string().max(20).optional().nullable(),
+        nationality: z.string().max(100).optional().nullable(),
+        institution: z.string().max(255).optional().nullable(),
+        country: z.string().max(100).optional(),
         notificationPreference: z.enum(['EMAIL', 'WHATSAPP', 'BOTH', 'NONE']).optional(),
         expertiseTags: z.array(z.string()).max(15).optional(),
         digestFrequency: z.enum(['none', 'daily', 'weekly']).optional(),
@@ -1147,6 +1152,8 @@ export const userRouter = router({
         name: z.string().min(1).max(255),
         phoneNumber: z.string().optional(),
         country: z.string().optional(),
+        nationality: z.string().optional(),
+        institution: z.string().optional(),
         bio: z.string().max(500).optional(),
         expertiseTags: z.array(z.string()).optional(),
         notificationPreference: z.enum(['EMAIL', 'WHATSAPP', 'BOTH', 'NONE']).optional(),
@@ -1181,6 +1188,8 @@ export const userRouter = router({
             name: input.name,
             phoneNumber: input.phoneNumber,
             country: input.country,
+            nationality: input.nationality,
+            institution: input.institution,
             bio: input.bio,
             expertiseTags: mergedTags,
             notificationPreference: input.notificationPreference || 'EMAIL',
@@ -1552,4 +1561,143 @@ export const userRouter = router({
         data: { roles: input.roles, role: primaryRole },
       })
     }),
+
+  /**
+   * List applicant users with project info for admin bulk-invite page.
+   */
+  getApplicants: adminProcedure
+    .input(
+      z.object({
+        search: z.string().optional(),
+        roundId: z.string().optional(),
+        status: z.enum(['NONE', 'INVITED', 'ACTIVE', 'SUSPENDED']).optional(),
+        page: z.number().int().positive().default(1),
+        perPage: z.number().int().positive().max(100).default(20),
+      })
+    )
+    .query(async ({ ctx, input }) => {
+      const where: Prisma.UserWhereInput = {
+        role: 'APPLICANT',
+        ...(input.status && { status: input.status }),
+        ...(input.search && {
+          OR: [
+            { name: { contains: input.search, mode: 'insensitive' as const } },
+            { email: { contains: input.search, mode: 'insensitive' as const } },
+            { teamMemberships: { some: { project: { title: { contains: input.search, mode: 'insensitive' as const } } } } },
+          ],
+        }),
+        ...(input.roundId && {
+          teamMemberships: { some: { project: { projectRoundStates: { some: { roundId: input.roundId } } } } },
+        }),
+      }
+
+      const [users, total] = await Promise.all([
+        ctx.prisma.user.findMany({
+          where,
+          select: {
+            id: true,
+            email: true,
+            name: true,
+            status: true,
+            nationality: true,
+            institution: true,
+            lastLoginAt: true,
+            onboardingCompletedAt: true,
+            teamMemberships: {
+              take: 1,
+              select: {
+                role: true,
+                project: { select: { id: true, title: true } },
+              },
+            },
+            submittedProjects: {
+              take: 1,
+              select: { id: true, title: true },
+            },
+          },
+          orderBy: { name: 'asc' },
+          skip: (input.page - 1) * input.perPage,
+          take: input.perPage,
+        }),
+        ctx.prisma.user.count({ where }),
+      ])
+
+      return {
+        users: users.map((u) => {
+          const project = u.submittedProjects[0] || u.teamMemberships[0]?.project || null
+          return {
+            id: u.id,
+            email: u.email,
+            name: u.name,
+            status: u.status,
+            nationality: u.nationality,
+            institution: u.institution,
+            lastLoginAt: u.lastLoginAt,
+            onboardingCompleted: !!u.onboardingCompletedAt,
+            projectName: project?.title ?? null,
+            projectId: project?.id ?? null,
+          }
+        }),
+        total,
+        totalPages: Math.ceil(total / input.perPage),
+        perPage: input.perPage,
+      }
+    }),
+
+  /**
+   * Bulk invite applicant users — generates tokens, sets INVITED, sends emails.
+   */
+  bulkInviteApplicants: adminProcedure
+    .input(z.object({ userIds: z.array(z.string()).min(1).max(500) }))
+    .mutation(async ({ ctx, input }) => {
+      const users = await ctx.prisma.user.findMany({
+        where: {
+          id: { in: input.userIds },
+          role: 'APPLICANT',
+          status: { in: ['NONE', 'INVITED'] },
+        },
+        select: { id: true, email: true, name: true, status: true },
+      })
+
+      const expiryMs = await getInviteExpiryMs(ctx.prisma)
+      let sent = 0
+      let skipped = 0
+      const failed: string[] = []
+      const baseUrl = process.env.NEXTAUTH_URL || 'https://portal.monaco-opc.com'
+
+      for (const user of users) {
+        try {
+          const token = generateInviteToken()
+          await ctx.prisma.user.update({
+            where: { id: user.id },
+            data: {
+              status: 'INVITED',
+              inviteToken: token,
+              inviteTokenExpiresAt: new Date(Date.now() + expiryMs),
+            },
+          })
+
+          const inviteUrl = `${baseUrl}/accept-invite?token=${token}`
+          await sendInvitationEmail(user.email, user.name || 'Applicant', inviteUrl, 'APPLICANT')
+          sent++
+        } catch (error) {
+          failed.push(user.email)
+        }
+      }
+
+      skipped = input.userIds.length - users.length
+
+      await logAudit({
+        prisma: ctx.prisma,
+        userId: ctx.user.id,
+        action: 'BULK_INVITE_APPLICANTS',
+        entityType: 'User',
+        entityId: 'bulk',
+        detailsJson: { sent, skipped, failed: failed.length, total: input.userIds.length },
+        ipAddress: ctx.ip,
+        userAgent: ctx.userAgent,
+      })
+
+      return { sent, skipped, failed }
+    }),
 })