Wall Street is opening up its exclusive doors to the public, or so it seems. Wannabe investment managers can petition Warren Buffett for a slot managing a chunk of a “very large portfolio”; qualifications needed: “Independent thinking, emotional stability, and a keen understanding of both human and institutional behavior.”

For a more modest goal, you can try landing that elusive private equity summer internship. Only current MBA students need apply, and opportunities are not just limited to PE but also include VC, IB, etc. Check out the details here.

Then there’s the talent hunt being run by HedgeCo Investments, a JV between HedgeCo and Holding Capital Group. According to an article in SmartMoney that I can’t seem to find online, the “American Idol”-esque hunt is a result of the difficulty in finding talent these days. Managers may be paid “north of six figures,” says Andrew Schneider, principal at HedgeCo Investments. A posting on HedgeCo.net provides the contact info — “HedgeCo is currently looking for new and existing hedge fund managers who are looking to grow their business for our seeding and incubation programs. Please send your fund peformance and contact details to erapp@hedgeco.net for review.”