In a cool twist, the MSN Search team is opening up Search Champs to take applications. In years past it was by invite-only, and it seems a range of folks would have loved to attend but the team just wasn’t aware of them.

The next Champs is January 24-26. To apply, go check out the application form.

Nice move. I’m VERY excited about this all as I should be attending this year as part of my spanking new job over in MSN.