Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_142950_1 (research_funding__ VARCHAR, gained_university_status VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many members gained university status in 1900?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(research_funding__) AS £, 000 AS _ FROM table_142950_1 WHERE gained_university_status = 1900