text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_142950_1 (research_funding__ VARCHAR, gained_university_status VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many members gained university status in 1900?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(research_funding__) AS £, 000 AS _ FROM table_142950_1 WHERE gained_university_status = 1900