The present invention provides a method for producing a catalyst for a
fuel cell comprising: a step for forming an inverted micelle consisting
of an aqueous solution containing the iridium compound clathrated by a
surfactant, by mixing an organic solvent containing said surfactant, and
the aqueous solution containing said iridium compound; a step for forming
a fine iridium particle aggregate by insolubilization treatment of said
iridium compound; a step for impregnating said fine iridium particle
aggregate with an aqueous solution containing a platinum compound; a step
for obtaining a solution containing the inverted micelle clathrating the
fine iridium particle aggregate containing platinum by reducing said
platinum compound and depositing platinum metal in said fine iridium
particle aggregate; a step for supporting said fine iridium particle
aggregate containing platinum on a conductive carrier by dispersing said
conductive carrier in said solution; and a step for firing the conductive
carrier whereon said fine iridium particle aggregate containing platinum
is supported.