Those who are interested in general questions on how science works, here is an interesting project on the merits and defects of competition in science: https://www.scoop-program.org/external-shocks/7-reshaping-organizational-forms/7-2-the-merits-and-defects-of-competition
Currently, they are offering a position for a PhD project: https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/work-with-us/job-opportunities/?details=00347-02S000ABVP&cat=phd