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Awards, Fellowships and Grants

Global Scientific Recognition

  • Stanford’s List of World’s Top-Cited Scientists (2021-2024): Being named among the top 2% of most-cited scientists globally by Stanford University attests to the significant international impact of Dr Shorey’s research. Her work is widely recognized and referenced by peers worldwide, influencing global healthcare research and practices.


  • Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) (2024): Becoming a FAAN Fellow places Dr Shorey among the leading figures in global nursing. This fellowship acknowledges her exceptional contributions to the advancement of nursing science, research, and practice on an international scale.


Cross-Border Collaboration and Fellowship

  • Social Science Research (2023-2026): The exploration of time poverty and mental health among Singaporean women with young children, though nationally focused, offers insights relevant to global discussions on work-life balance, gender equity, and mental health. This research has the potential to influence international policies and practices concerning women’s health.

  • Singapore-Stanford Biodesign Fellowship (2022): This fellowship underscores her role in fostering innovation in healthcare technology and design, with global implications for improving healthcare delivery and outcomes.

  • Ministry of Health Research Grants (2015-2020): In her role as a Co-Investigator in multiple regionally impactful projects funded by Singapore’s Ministry of Health, Dr Shorey has contributed to advancing cross-border health research. Her work on cost-effectiveness studies for psychoeducational interventions and mobile health apps likely influences healthcare practices not only in Singapore but also in neighboring countries with similar healthcare challenges.

  • Sigma Theta Tau International Upsilon Eta Chapter Grant (2011-2013): The international recognition of Dr Shorey’s research on postnatal psychoeducation programs underscores her contributions to global health research. Her work provides evidence-based insights into maternal health that can be applied in various international contexts.

National and Regional Impact and Grants

  • NMRC-HCSAINV Grant (2024-2027): As a Co-Investigator in a high-value project exploring direct admission from primary care to hospital-at-home, Dr Shorey is at the forefront of transforming traditional healthcare delivery in Singapore. The project’s significant funding (SGD 1,009,820.6) indicates its potential to influence national healthcare policies by providing evidence-based solutions for cost-effective and patient-centered care models.

  • NUHS HPHSR Seed Grant (2023-2026): In her role as a Co-Investigator, Dr Shorey’s work on subacute inpatient care at home versus hospital care could reshape inpatient care models in Singapore. By evaluating a bed-substitution care model, this research might influence future healthcare infrastructure development and resource allocation.

  • NMRC HPHSR Clinician Scientist Award (2023-2026): As the Principal Investigator for the SMART trial supporting at-risk mothers, Dr Shorey is contributing to maternal and child health improvements at a national level. This project aligns with Singapore’s health promotion strategies, potentially leading to enhanced support systems for vulnerable populations.

  • Parenting and Family Support Interventions: Multiple projects, including the Ministry of Social and Family Development Social and Family Research Fund (2021-2023) and the Ministry of Health NMRC Health Service Research Grant (2018-2020), reflect Dr Shorey’s significant contributions to family health in Singapore. Her research on parenting apps and psychoeducational interventions for mothers and fathers has the potential to improve public health outcomes by supporting parental mental health and effective parenting practices.

  • Reimagine Research Fund, NUS ODPRT (2021-2024): Dr Shorey’s leadership in developing the ‘Parentbot’ digital healthcare assistant showcases her role in advancing digital health solutions in Singapore. This project not only enhances parenting outcomes but also contributes to Singapore’s digital health innovation ecosystem.

  • Psych-Medicine Grant (2018-2024): Dr Shorey’s role in addressing mental health challenges associated with reproductive health, and older age. Through projects like Supportive online intervention for couples undergoing In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Age Well Everyday (AWE). Dr Shorey has contributed to global efforts in developing effective mental health interventions for older adults. These pilot studies, though regionally focused, offer scalable models that can be adapted and implemented in diverse international settings to address aging populations’ mental health needs.

  • NUS Start-Up Grant (2015-2017) and LIFT Grant (2016-2018): Dr Shorey’s efforts in designing and developing educational programs for nursing students and new parents are pivotal in enhancing the quality of healthcare education across Southeast Asia. Her work in these areas contributes to building a skilled healthcare workforce, which is crucial for regional healthcare development.

  • EOCD Grant (2021-2023): As the Principal Investigator of a study on job satisfaction and perceptions of female academics across Southeast Asia, Dr Shorey’s research provides valuable insights into gender equality and career development in academia. This work has implications for policy development and the promotion of equal opportunities in the region.

Other Notable Awards and Distinctions

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) (2024)
  • National Day Award (COVID-19) (2023)
  • Reviewer Recognition Award from Singapore Medical Journal (2023)
  • NMRC HPHSR Clinician Scientist Award (Senior Category) (2023)
  • Stanford's List of the World's Top-Cited Scientists (2023)
  • US-ASEAN Fulbright Fellowship (2022)
  • Stanford's List of the World's Top-Cited Scientists (2022)
  • Singapore-Stanford Bio-design Fellowship (2022)
  • Annual Digital Education Award (ADEA) (2022)
  • Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Digital Education Award (2021)
  • President’s Award for Nurses (PAN) (2021)
  • JoVE Innovation in Instruction Award (2021)
  • The Friend of MSF Award (2021)
  • Honourable Mention and Regional Finalist for ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women (2020)
  • NUHS Research Educator Award (2020)
  • Annual Teaching Excellence Award (2019)
  • Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2019)
  • Outstanding Women in Medical Science Awarded by Venus International Foundation (2017)
  • Hitachi Research Fellowship (2016)
  • Emerging Nurse Scholar Competitive Award from Bloomberg (Lawrence & Bloomberg) Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto (2015)
  • President’s Graduate Fellowship (2014)
  • Outstanding Research Award at 16th East Asian Forum for Nursing Scholars (EAFONS), Bangkok, Thailand (2013)

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